Ghana's Corruption Perception Index Score Declines

Ghana's fight against corruption has hit a significant setback, as reflected in its score on the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International. The country scored 42 out of 100, a decline from 43 in 2023, marking its first drop in five years and ranking it 80th out of 180 countries globally. This decline underscores ongoing governance challenges despite various policy interventions aimed at curbing corruption. In the Sub-Saharan African context, Ghana ranks 11th among 49 countries, trailing behind regional leaders like Seychelles and Botswana. The CPI report highlights a broader global trend of widespread corruption, with over two-thirds of countries scoring below 50, and emphasizes the need for urgent reforms in Ghana to enhance its anti-corruption efforts. Recommendations from the Ghana Integrity Initiative include establishing a specialized anti-corruption court and improving parliamentary oversight to strengthen governance and tackle corruption effectively.