Ukraine ‘s 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) dropped by one point to 35, ranking 105th out of 180 countries. This decline signals stagnation in anti-corruption efforts despite numerous legislative actions last year. Even though the drop falls within the margin of error, it’s significant. Ukraine’s CPI score should serve as a wake-up call for authorities to address factors impeding progress. Overcoming these obstacles requires systemic reforms, not just isolated changes.
Georgia, Montenegro, and Turkey’s scores remained unchanged. North Macedonia and Bosnia & Herzegovina lost two points, Serbia one. Only Moldova and Albania showed improvement.
Despite the war, Ukraine has implemented significant anti-corruption measures, contributing to past CPI improvements. Collaboration between NABU, SAPO, and HACC has resulted in numerous high-profile cases and 142 verdicts over the past two years. On the downside, high-profile scandals neutralized some achievements.
Scandals involving the Ministry of Defense and other public figures sparked public outrage, reinforcing negative trends in the perception of corruption.
Ukraine’s progress in the fight against corruption has been driven by commitments to international partners. European integration remains the key driver of reforms. However, delays and lack of political will hinder progress.