Corruption Control in the Worldwide Governance 2022

Ehsan Soltani

Control of corruption encompasses perceptions regarding the extent to which public power is wielded for private gain. This includes both minor and major instances of corruption, as well as the influence of elites and private interests on state affairs.

Several countries, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, China, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Ukraine, and Vietnam, have made significant progress in controlling corruption in recent years. Countries like Brazil, Iran, Lebanon, Mexico, Syria, Turkey, Venezuela, and North Korea have struggled to effectively control corruption.

Control of corruption is closely linked to other Worldwide Governance Indicators, including Government Effectiveness, Rule of Law, Regulatory Quality, Voice and Accountability, and Political Stability.

The Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI) compile data reflecting perceptions of governance quality from diverse sources, including surveys of enterprises, citizens, and experts in both industrialized and developing nations. These surveys are conducted by various institutions, including survey institutes, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, international bodies, and private sector entities.

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