2023 CPI: CDD raises concerns over corruption measurement mechanism

The Director of Programs and Policy Engagement at the Centre for Democratic Development in Ghana, Kojo Asante, has raised concerns about the internal mechanisms used to measure progress in the corruption fight.

Speaking at a round table discussion on Corruption and Justice in Accra, Asante said, “We must critically assess the internal mechanisms meant to gauge our progress in combating corruption. The effectiveness of our anti-corruption efforts hinges on the reliability of the measurement tools we employ, and currently, there are valid concerns about their adequacy.”

The 2023 Corruption Perception Index (CPI), released by Transparency International (TI) has highlighted Ghana’s persistent struggle against corruption, maintaining a score of 43 out of 100 for the fourth consecutive year.

This places Ghana in a tie for 70th place with Benin, Oman, Senegal, Timor-Leste, and the Solomon Islands out of 180 countries.

Transparency International attributes Ghana’s lack of progress to a deteriorating justice system, claiming that it undermines the accountability of public officials, creating an environment conducive to corruption.

Asante expressed scepticism about the effectiveness of the national anti-corruption action plan (NACAP).

According to him, the plan, designed to evaluate progress in the fight against corruption, has faltered in its pilot stage.

Reporting by Caleb Ahinakwah in Accra