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Subscribe2011 Transparency International CPI Report shows 80% of humans live under corrupt government
This table, drawn from the 2011 CPI, shows that 5.6 billion human beings live in countries which achieved a 2011 CPI rating of 4.0 or less - a fail in any terms - and hence more than 80% of all people are living under essentially corrupt governments.
“Corruption” is defined by Transparency International (TI) as “the abuse of entrusted power for private gain.” Each year TI publishes a “Corruption Perceptions Index” which scores the world's nations out of ten for their public sector honesty and the just-released 2011 report paints a bleak picture. Only six countries scored 9.0 or better, and just 49 of the 186 countries assessed in the report scored better than 5.0. Analysis shows more than 80% of human beings on Planet Earth exist under regimes which score 4.0 or less. December 9 is World Anti-Corruption Day. Corruption hurts everyone - the following article shows what's wrong and where, and what you can do to help make the world a fairer place.
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