Corruption Perceptions Index 2019 - Executive Summary

100 80 60 40 20 0 32 41 61 NO OR LITTLE CONSULTATION WITHIN RULING PARTY PLURAL POLITICAL CONSULTATION SOME OR MOST RELEVANT POLITICAL, SOCIAL AND BUSINESS ACTORS ARE CONSULTED CPI 2019 VARIETIES OF DEMOCRACY (V-DEM) 2019 “RANGE OF CONSULTATION” POLITICAL DECISION-MAKING Broad consultation in political decision-making 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 extent of consultation. 7 35 38 22 CORRUPTION PERCEPTIONS INDEX 2019 11 NICARAGUA ECUADOR TURKEY With a score of 22, Nicaragua significantly declined by seven points on the CPI since 2012. There is little to no consultation on political decisions with political, social and business groups in the country. Civil society and opposition parties are systematically excluded from the policy process, while groups critical of the government operate in an increasingly restrictive environment. 8 Since 2016, Ecuador significantly improved six points to earn a score of 38 on the CPI this year. Over the past two years, the government rolled back some restrictions on civil society. Despite these positive developments, the government retains excessive regulatory power over NGOs and it remains to be seen how it responds to recent protests in the country. 9 This year, Turkey scores 35 on the CPI, a significant decrease of 10 points since 2012. There is little space for consultative decision-making in the country. The government recently cracked down on NGOs, closing at least 1,500 foundations and associations and seizing their assets, while continuing to harass, arrest and prosecute civil society leaders. 10