What is the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)?

The Corruption Perception Index (CPI) ranks countries annually according to the corruption levels as seen by risk analysts, entrepreneurs, and normal citizens. The CPI looks into the corruption at public sectors and describes it as misuse of public office for private gains. It goes ahead to refer to it as embezzlement of funds, payment of bribery and making irregular payments. Besides this, it puts into test the solidity and effectiveness of anti-corruption laws.

How is the Corruption Perceptions Index Used?

The Transparency International is a private organization that not only ranks corruption but also fights it both at national and international arena.

How CPI is measured?

The CPI arranges 180 nations based on their level of corruption as recognized to exist between politicians and public officers. This definition is however questioned due to the study that was used for the composition of CPI. Additionally, CPI is a poll research which measures corruption on the scale of 0(very corrupt) to 10(no corruption). This study is mostly conducted in the public sector.

Methodology

To explain more about IPC 2008, the data from 13 surveys and 11 independent organizations are used to measure the level of corruption in both public and private fields in many countries. This information enables us to rank these countries. In addition to this, TI ensures that the participants meet the highest standards and does their work with much honesty and integrity.