Ghana’s position on the global Corruption Perception Index (CPI) has slightly dropped, with the country’s score falling from 43 to 42 in the 2024 rankings.
The decline was revealed in a press release on February 11 by the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), the local chapter of Transparency International (TI).
According to the report, Ghana scored 42 out of a potential 100 points, placing 80th out of 180 countries and territories assessed. This marks a setback from the 2023 score of 43, highlighting ongoing challenges in the country’s fight against corruption.
The GII noted that Ghana has experienced a gradual decline in its CPI score since 2015, with a total drop of five points over the past decade.
Despite various policy interventions and reforms, the country continues to struggle with effectively tackling corruption, according to Transparency International’s data.
To address the decline, the GII has called for several reforms to strengthen the country’s anti-corruption efforts.
These include enhancing Parliament’s financial oversight powers, establishing a specialised anti-corruption court, and prioritising the passage of the Conduct of Public Officers’ Bill.
These measures aim to improve governance, fiscal discipline, and accountability in public office.
