The Maldives has fallen three places in the latest Corruption Perception Index (CPI) released by Transparency International today.
The country’s ranking has dropped, reflecting a decrease in its score, though the specific score was not immediately disclosed. The Maldives now ranks 96th in the global corruption index, a fall from 93rd place in the 2023 rankings.
India, which scored 38 points in the South Asian region, shares the same rank of 96th in the corruption index as the Maldives.
Despite the decline in rankings, the Maldivian government, led by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, has publicly reiterated its stance against corruption. The government has vowed to take further actions to curb corruption, emphasizing its commitment to transparency.
Additionally, the administration has canceled cooperation agreements with the four individuals implicated in the MMPRC scandal, further signaling its commitment to fighting corruption.
The country’s ranking has dropped, reflecting a decrease in its score, though the specific score was not immediately disclosed. The Maldives now ranks 96th in the global corruption index, a fall from 93rd place in the 2023 rankings.
India, which scored 38 points in the South Asian region, shares the same rank of 96th in the corruption index as the Maldives.
Despite the decline in rankings, the Maldivian government, led by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, has publicly reiterated its stance against corruption. The government has vowed to take further actions to curb corruption, emphasizing its commitment to transparency.
Additionally, the administration has canceled cooperation agreements with the four individuals implicated in the MMPRC scandal, further signaling its commitment to fighting corruption.
