Transparency International — Nepal CPI
- Office / Body Name
- Transparency International — Nepal CPI
- Description
Nepal's Corruption Perception Index (CPI)
Transparency International publishes the annual Corruption Perception Index (CPI), ranking countries by perceived levels of public sector corruption.
Nepal's Standing
- Nepal typically scores around $35\text{--}37/100$ on the CPI (a higher score indicates less perceived corruption).
- It was ranked approximately 108th out of 180 countries in the 2023 report.
- The index generally categorizes Nepal as a country with moderate levels of perceived corruption.
Key Agencies Fighting Corruption in Nepal
- CIAA (Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority): Investigates and prosecutes corruption cases.
- Special Court: Hears cases filed by the CIAA and other anti-corruption bodies.
- Office of the Auditor General: Conducts audits of government offices to ensure financial transparency and accountability.
- Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) under Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB): Works to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism.
- Category
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