Posted 1/30/2024, 4:23:30 PM
Ukraine Makes Strides Against Corruption in Transparency Push, Eyes EU Path
- Ukraine jumped 12 places to 104th out of 180 countries in Transparency International's 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index, a boost for President Zelensky's anti-corruption efforts
- Tackling corruption is important for Ukraine's bid to join the EU; the EU says Ukraine has completed over 90% of recommended anti-corruption reforms
- Ukraine has moved up 40 places in the CPI since 2013, but still ranks behind EU candidate countries
- Recent scandals involved military procurement corruption worth $262 million under the defense minister, and a separate $40 million arms purchase
- Ukraine improved its 2023 ranking by reforming its justice system and increasing judiciary independence