Corruption Perceptions Index 2019 - Executive Summary

Indonesia With a score of 40, Indonesia improves by two points on the CPI. A promising emerging economy is coupled with repression of civil society and weak oversight institutions. The independence and effectiveness of Indonesia’s anti-corruption Papua New Guinea With a score of 28, Papua New Guinea remains stagnant on the CPI. However, despite low performance on the CPI for years, recent anti-corruption developments are encouraging. Following the removal of former Prime Minister O’Neill, currently being investigated for alleged commission, the KPK, is currently being thwarted by the government. 30 The Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK), is seen as a symbol of progress and modernisation, but is undergoing a loss of autonomy and power. Paradoxically, this contradicts corruption, the government instituted structural changes and introduced new legislation to establish an Independent Commission against Corruption (ICAC). Together, these small improvements give citizens a reason for optimism. Under the current leadership of Prime Minister Marape, the government should uphold its the government’s aspirations and President Widodo’s own agenda, which prioritises foreign investment and a booming economy. 31 With corruption issues in the limelight, Indonesia risks scaring off investors and slowing economic progress. previous commitments, as well as its 20-year anti-corruption strategy established in 2012, and work to investigate and punish bribery, fraud, conflicts of interest, nepotism and other corrupt acts. COUNTRIES TO WATCH The re-election of President Joko Widodo was a setback to political integrity that surprised many, undercutting the impressive democratic and anti-corruption resurgence the country experienced in the last few years. 32 More progress is needed to make real change in Papua New Guinea and civil society organisations must remain vigilant in holding the government accountable. Photo: Adek Berry/AFP Photo: David Gray/Reuters CORRUPTION PERCEPTIONS INDEX 2019 15