Ghana ranks third place on least corrupt
African countries –report
Accra – According to a report by Ghanaweb ,
the Vision of Humanity’s second annual
Positive Peace Index of 2013 has listed
Ghana to a number three spot of the least
corrupt African countries.
The PPI measures the strength of the
attitudes, institutions, and structures of 126
nations to determine their capacity to create
and maintain a peaceful society.
Below are the 10 least corrupt countries in
ascending order:
10. Rwanda
Rwanda claims the number 10 spot in the
2013 PPI. Their public administration is
bolstered by a strong anti-corruption agency
and a robust anti-corruption law, and only
0.4% of respondents indicated corruption was
a key impediment to doing business in
Rwanda in both 2011 and 2012.
9. Swaziland
Swaziland has been riddled with political
unrest over the past two years after the
government infringed on citizens’
constitutional rights. However, the protests
culminated in a People’s Congress, and
congressional elections will be held this year.
Swaziland’s ranking in the Global Corruption
Index has slightly deteriorated, falling from
134 out of 142 countries in the 2011/12 to
135 out of 144 countries in 2012/13
rankings. The main challenges faced by
businesses are an inefficient bureaucracy,
corruption, and access to finance.
8. Morocco
Morocco is actively pursuing administrative
reforms with the aim of implementing the
good governance principles endorsed in the
new 2011 constitution, in particular those
dealing with the functioning of government,
regional and local authorities and other
public bodies. “Three priorities underpin the
action plan of the ministry of public service
and modernisation of the administration:
improve the quality and effectiveness of
public services; pay greater attention to
public opinion; and modernise the
management of human resources.”
7. Senegal
The new president and government elected in
2012 have taken measures to improve
governance, according to African Economic
Outlook. They have given special attention to
education and health policies, and president
Macky Sall restored a limit of two five-year
presidential terms when he was elected.
6. Mali
Mali has made important progress in
governance in the past few years. The Mo
Ibrahim Index of African Governance for Mali
increased from 52.9 in 2010 to 55.0 in 2011.
Justice is still a major concern for transition
authorities, and they plan to continue human
rights and anti-corruption reforms.
5. Tunisia
Tunisia’s political transition has taken longer
than expected, with postponed elections and
ongoing instability. Although the private
sector is benefiting from a more open
economy since the revolution, the economy is
yet to reap the rewards of this greater
openness because of spreading corruption.
Still, though the country still struggles with
corruption, it remains attractive to investors.
4. South Africa
South Africa ranks below many African
countries on the Corruption Perception Index,
another popular measure of corruption, but
the country is working hard to combat fraud.
The treasury issued new regulations in 2012
to combat corruption, requiring departments
to submit annual tender programs, limit
variations to orders and disclose all
directives. In addition, the Congress of South
African Trade Unions launched the first
independent Corruption Watch to monitor and
expose corruption hot spots.
3. Ghana
Ghana comes in as the third least corrupt
country in Africa. Improved macroeconomic
management and enduring political stability,
including the successful inauguration of
President John Mahama in January 2013, has
cemented the country’s reputation as a
mature democracy.
2. Namibia
Namibia, Africa’s second-least corrupt
country, has benefitted from prudent
economic policies. They rank among the top
countries for doing business with in Africa in
2013, and are consistently ranked among the
top in good governance. An independent anti-
corruption agency and an impartial judiciary
contribute to the low level of corruption in the
country.
1. Botswana
Botswana is Africa’s least corrupt country,
according to Vision of Humanity’s Positive
Peace Index. Botswana observes and
enforces ethics for all public servants, and
top government officials are required to
disclose income and assets and are not
immune from prosecution. Botswana ranks at
the top of African countries in governance
and transparency indices.
African countries –report
Accra – According to a report by Ghanaweb ,
the Vision of Humanity’s second annual
Positive Peace Index of 2013 has listed
Ghana to a number three spot of the least
corrupt African countries.
The PPI measures the strength of the
attitudes, institutions, and structures of 126
nations to determine their capacity to create
and maintain a peaceful society.
Below are the 10 least corrupt countries in
ascending order:
10. Rwanda
Rwanda claims the number 10 spot in the
2013 PPI. Their public administration is
bolstered by a strong anti-corruption agency
and a robust anti-corruption law, and only
0.4% of respondents indicated corruption was
a key impediment to doing business in
Rwanda in both 2011 and 2012.
9. Swaziland
Swaziland has been riddled with political
unrest over the past two years after the
government infringed on citizens’
constitutional rights. However, the protests
culminated in a People’s Congress, and
congressional elections will be held this year.
Swaziland’s ranking in the Global Corruption
Index has slightly deteriorated, falling from
134 out of 142 countries in the 2011/12 to
135 out of 144 countries in 2012/13
rankings. The main challenges faced by
businesses are an inefficient bureaucracy,
corruption, and access to finance.
8. Morocco
Morocco is actively pursuing administrative
reforms with the aim of implementing the
good governance principles endorsed in the
new 2011 constitution, in particular those
dealing with the functioning of government,
regional and local authorities and other
public bodies. “Three priorities underpin the
action plan of the ministry of public service
and modernisation of the administration:
improve the quality and effectiveness of
public services; pay greater attention to
public opinion; and modernise the
management of human resources.”
7. Senegal
The new president and government elected in
2012 have taken measures to improve
governance, according to African Economic
Outlook. They have given special attention to
education and health policies, and president
Macky Sall restored a limit of two five-year
presidential terms when he was elected.
6. Mali
Mali has made important progress in
governance in the past few years. The Mo
Ibrahim Index of African Governance for Mali
increased from 52.9 in 2010 to 55.0 in 2011.
Justice is still a major concern for transition
authorities, and they plan to continue human
rights and anti-corruption reforms.
5. Tunisia
Tunisia’s political transition has taken longer
than expected, with postponed elections and
ongoing instability. Although the private
sector is benefiting from a more open
economy since the revolution, the economy is
yet to reap the rewards of this greater
openness because of spreading corruption.
Still, though the country still struggles with
corruption, it remains attractive to investors.
4. South Africa
South Africa ranks below many African
countries on the Corruption Perception Index,
another popular measure of corruption, but
the country is working hard to combat fraud.
The treasury issued new regulations in 2012
to combat corruption, requiring departments
to submit annual tender programs, limit
variations to orders and disclose all
directives. In addition, the Congress of South
African Trade Unions launched the first
independent Corruption Watch to monitor and
expose corruption hot spots.
3. Ghana
Ghana comes in as the third least corrupt
country in Africa. Improved macroeconomic
management and enduring political stability,
including the successful inauguration of
President John Mahama in January 2013, has
cemented the country’s reputation as a
mature democracy.
2. Namibia
Namibia, Africa’s second-least corrupt
country, has benefitted from prudent
economic policies. They rank among the top
countries for doing business with in Africa in
2013, and are consistently ranked among the
top in good governance. An independent anti-
corruption agency and an impartial judiciary
contribute to the low level of corruption in the
country.
1. Botswana
Botswana is Africa’s least corrupt country,
according to Vision of Humanity’s Positive
Peace Index. Botswana observes and
enforces ethics for all public servants, and
top government officials are required to
disclose income and assets and are not
immune from prosecution. Botswana ranks at
the top of African countries in governance
and transparency indices.
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