10 Least Corrupt Countries in the World
6 Switzerland
Score: 86
Switzerland constitution is one of the oldest in the world. The country maintains a high level of anti corruption status among developed countries. Corruption is defined by the report as an abuse of power by an entrusted person who uses the position given for private profit. Bribery is considered a severe form of corruption and taken very seriously in Switzerland. It’s a criminal offence to bribe a Swiss or foreign official in Switzerland. Special attention is given to bribery of public officials, making it hard to practice bribery in the country.
5 Singapore
Score: 87
Singapore is on the fifth spot. Singapore is one of the least corrupt countries in the world. Singapore has come a long way fighting corruption, applying strategies to eradicate this social menace. One of the strategies considered to fight corruption in Singapore is paying political leaders with high salaries that they deserve in order to ensure a clean and honest government. Singapore is characterized by its freedom of speech, law and order and effective criminal justice.
