Anticorruption efforts declining in democracies around the world: Watchdog
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Transparency, accountability & RTI· Mains·
Why in news
Transparency International reported a decade-low average global score in its 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, citing declining anticorruption efforts in major democracies.
Background
The 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index shows a global average score of 42 out of 100. The United States saw its score drop to 64, while the UK and France showed increasing corruption trends despite high rankings.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyTransparency International (TI) is the body that publishes the Corruption Perceptions Index.
- FactThe average global score in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index is 42 out of 100.
- FactThe United States score in the 2025 index is 64.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the factors contributing to the decline of anticorruption efforts in established democracies and its implications for global governance standards.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional erosion: Weakening of judicial independence and independent oversight bodies due to political shifts.
- Fiscal constraints: Impact of funding cuts on the operational capacity of anti-corruption agencies.
- Democratic backsliding: Correlation between deteriorating political climates and increased perception of systemic corruption.
Keywords: Institutional integrity · Democratic backsliding · Judicial independence · Transparency · Governance deficit
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