Corruption Perceptions Index 2019 - Executive Summary

100 80 60 40 20 0 34 35 55 70 NO DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS EXIST PARTIAL DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS BUT NO ENFORCEMENT DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS NOT COMPREHENSIVE, BUT ENFORCED COMPREHENSIVE REQUIREMENTS, ENFORCED CPI 2019 VARIETIES OF DEMOCRACY (V-DEM) 2019 “DISCLOSURE OF CAMPAIGN DONATIONS” TRANSPARENCY IN CAMPAIGN FINANCE Greater transparency of campaign donations is associated with lower levels of corruption. Each dot represents a country’s CPI 2019 score and the circles represent the average CPI score as compared to the strength of enforcement. 3 35 59 36 TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL 10 BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA SOUTH KOREA CÔTE D’IVOIRE With a score of 36, Bosnia and Herzegovina significantly declined by six points on the CPI since 2012. The country also suffers from weak enforcement of campaign finance regulations. During the 2018 elections, political parties and civil society organisations raised concerns over voting irregularities, threats against voters, the misuse of public resources and unequal access to the media. 4 With a score of 59, South Korea significantly improved by six points on the CPI since 2016. While a large share of funding comes from private donations, campaign contributions are well regulated and the rules enforced. 5 Many elected officials and parliamentarians have lost their offices or seats due to violations of these regulations. This year, Côte d’Ivoire scores 35 on the CPI, a significant increase of six points since 2012. Campaign finance regulations are partially enforced in the country. Since 2010, there have been few complaints about irregularities in elections. International observers have deemed elections inclusive and transparent, from the candidate registration process to vote counting. 6