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Ghana has experienced a slight decline in its standing on the global Corruption Perception Index (CPI), dropping from a score of 43 in 2023 to 42 in the 2024 rankings.
The development was revealed in a press release issued on February 11 by the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), the local chapter of Transparency International.
According to the report, Ghana now ranks 80th out of 180 countries and territories assessed in the 2024 CPI. This decline signals a setback in the country’s ongoing anti-corruption efforts.
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The GII highlighted that since 2015, Ghana has witnessed a gradual but concerning decline in its CPI score, losing five points over the past decade.
“Since 2015 (a 10-year trend as depicted in Chart 1), Ghana has dropped 5 points on the CPI, reflecting persistent challenges in tackling corruption despite various policy interventions and institutional reforms. The decline suggests that the policy, legal, and administrative reforms require further review and strengthening,” the GII noted.
The findings suggest that despite government efforts to implement anti-corruption measures, significant hurdles remain in effectively addressing corruption and improving governance.
In response to Ghana’s declining CPI score, the GII has proposed several recommendations aimed at bolstering the country’s fight against corruption.
- Parliamentary Reforms: The GII urged Parliament to enhance its financial oversight responsibilities by empowering the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) with enforcement authority and establishing the Budget and Fiscal Analysis Department (BFAD). These measures would promote fiscal discipline and help prevent the mismanagement of public funds.
- Judicial Reforms: The judiciary has been advised to establish a specialised anti-corruption court to expedite the handling of corruption-related cases, similar to the model adopted in Tanzania. This would improve efficiency and ensure accountability.
- Executive Action: The executive branch has been called upon to prioritise the passage of the Conduct of Public Officers’ Bill. This legislation would strengthen the legal framework surrounding asset declaration, conflict of interest, and sanctions for non-compliance.
GII’s recommendations underscore the need for coordinated efforts among key institutions to effectively address corruption. While Ghana has made progress in certain areas, the latest CPI rankings indicate that sustained and strengthened reforms are necessary to restore public confidence and improve governance.
With increased oversight, expedited judicial processes, and enhanced legal frameworks, Ghana stands a chance of reversing the downward trend and achieving greater transparency and accountability in the fight against corruption.
Read full report here: inal-GII-PRESS-RELEASE-CPI-2024
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