Global Corruption Rankings Highlight Challenges in Governance

The 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International highlights Denmark as the least corrupt country, with South Sudan as the most corrupt. India dropped to the 96th position with a score of 38, while the United States fell to 28th place due to perceived judicial corruption. Mexico experienced its worst score, dropping to 140th place amid ongoing corruption scandals. Pakistan's ranking slipped to 135th, with a notable correlation between high corruption levels and climate vulnerability emphasized. The report underscores a global trend of rising corruption, posing significant challenges to climate projects and democratic governance.