Ghana has experienced a slight decline in its ranking on the 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI), dropping from a score of 43 in 2023 to 42 this year.
The Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), the local chapter of Transparency International (TI), disclosed this in a press release on February 11, 2025.
According to the report:
“Ghana has scored 42 out of a possible 100 in the CPI 2024, ranking 80th out of 180 countries and territories assessed. This marks a decline from the country’s score of 43 in 2023, indicating setbacks in Ghana’s fight against corruption.”
Declining Anti-Corruption Progress
The GII highlighted that Ghana’s CPI score has been on a downward trend since 2015, with a total drop of five points over the last decade. Despite various policy initiatives and institutional reforms, corruption remains a persistent challenge.
“The decline suggests that policy, legal, and administrative reforms require further review and strengthening,” the statement emphasized.
Recommendations to Strengthen Anti-Corruption Efforts
In response to the drop, the GII has outlined several key reforms to enhance Ghana’s fight against corruption.
- Legislative Measures:
- Parliament should enhance financial oversight by empowering the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) with enforcement authority.
- The establishment of the Budget and Fiscal Analysis Department (BFAD) will help promote fiscal discipline and curb public fund mismanagement.
- Judicial Reforms:
- A specialized anti-corruption court should be established to expedite corruption-related cases, similar to Tanzania’s model.
- Executive Actions:
- The government should prioritize the passage of the Conduct of Public Officers’ Bill, which aims to strengthen asset declaration, conflict of interest regulations, and penalties for violations.
The GII stressed that implementing these measures is critical to reversing the negative trend and restoring public trust in Ghana’s governance and anti-corruption framework.
SOURCE: http://dew360.net
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