CENTAL’s 2017 Corruption Perception Index Results shows Liberia “second worst decliner worldwide”The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) yesterday released the results of the 2017 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) with Liberia ranking 122/180, a CPI score of 31. According to the release, Liberia’s CPI score has declined from 41 in 2012 to 37 and 31 in 2016 and 2017 respectively. Compared to other countries globally, Liberia is the second biggest decliner with minus 6 points from its CPI scores in 2016 (37) to (31) in 2017. CPI scores and ranks countries based on how corrupt their public sectors are perceived, according to experts and business people. Further analysis shows journalists and activists in corrupt countries are risking their lives every day in an effort to speak out.

Source: Daily Observer February 23, 2018 02:26 UTC