Transparency International today published its Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2006. Israel is ranked 34th among 163 countries, with a score of 5.8 out of a possible 10. In the 2005 survey Israel was ranked 28th, with a score of 6.3.
Finland, Iceland and New Zealand are perceived as the least corrupt countries, sharing first place with 9.6 points. The most corrupt countries in the world, according to the list, are Iraq, Myanmar and Guinea, which scored 1.9, and Haiti, with 1.8 points.
The CPI reflects the perceived level of corruption in each of the countries in the list. The index is composed of 12 surveys, which were conducted by nine international bodies, including the World Bank and the World Economic Forum.
Transparency International is represented in Israel by SHVIL (Transparency International - TI) Israel, which promotes transparency and ethics as part of its campaign to reduce corruption in Israel.
Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes.co.il - on November 6, 2006
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