Corruption Index/Transparency International: Albania increases by 5 points

The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is the world's most widely used global corruption ranking. It measures how corrupt each country's public sector is perceived to be, according to experts and businesspeople.

Each country's score is a combination of at least 3 data sources drawn from 13 different corruption surveys and assessments. These data sources are collected from a range of reputable institutions, including the World Bank and the World Economic Forum.

A country's score is the perceived level of corruption in the public sector on a scale of 0-100, where 0 means very corrupt and 100 means very clean.

The data sources used to compile the CPI specifically cover the following manifestations of corruption in the public sector:

bribery

Misappropriation of public funds

Officials use their public functions for private gain without facing consequences

The ability of governments to curb corruption in the public sector

Excessive bureaucracy in the public sector that can increase opportunities for corruption

Nepotistic appointments in the civil service

Laws that ensure that public officials must disclose their finances and potential conflicts of interest

Legal protection for persons reporting cases of bribery and corruption

Capture of the state by narrow interests

Access to information on public affairs/government activities