Ghana’s corruption perception index drops in 2024, highlighting ongoing challenges in anti-corruption fight
Ghana’s battle against corruption has faced a setback, as the country’s score on the 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) has dropped from 43 to 42.
This was revealed in a report issued on February 11 by the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), the local chapter of Transparency International.
The report places Ghana 80th out of 180 countries evaluated in the global index. According to the GII, Ghana’s CPI score has been steadily declining over the past decade, falling by five points since 2015. This trend indicates that, despite efforts to combat corruption, significant challenges persist.
The GII emphasized the need to strengthen policies and legal reforms to bolster the fight against corruption. It recommended that Parliament empower the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to enforce stricter financial oversight, as well as establish a Budget and Fiscal Analysis Department (BFAD) to ensure more effective management of public funds.
Furthermore, the judiciary was urged to establish a specialized anti-corruption court, similar to Tanzania’s, to expedite the handling of corruption-related cases.
The executive branch was also advised to prioritize the passage of the Conduct of Public Officers’ Bill, which would enhance laws on asset declaration, conflict of interest, and penalties for violations.
