Global Survey: World Corruption On The Rise

Globally, political parties are seen to be the most corrupt institution. Map via the 2013 Transparency International report.

Corruption On The Rise, Global Survey Shows -- Voice of America

More than half the respondents in a global poll on corruption released Tuesday think graft has worsened over the past two years, and 27 percent report having paid officials a bribe in the last 12 months.

The survey by Berlin-based Transparency International also found that people have the least trust in institutions meant to protect or represent the public, including police and the courts.

Worldwide, political parties are considered the most corrupt institution, with respondents in 51 countries putting them at the top of the list. In 36 countries, people view police as the most corrupt, while in 20 the judiciary is seen as the most graft-ridden.

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More News On Global Corruption

Global Corruption: Where bribery flourishes (and where it doesn't) -- L.A. Times
Survey: One in two people believe global corruption worse now -- UPI
Transparency International survey finds increase in corruption -- Deutsche Welle
Crisis of confidence in government handling of corruption, survey shows -- Reuters
Corruption seen on the rise, global study finds -- FOX News/AFP
Global survey: Majority feel corruption has worsened, think governments can't fix it -- CBS
Survey Finds One-Fourth of People Paid Bribes in Last Year -- Wall Street Journal
Bribery on the rise globally amid distrust of government -- CNBC
Global Corruption 'Worsening,' But Citizens Prepared To Act -- Radio Free Europe
From Greece to Germany, Europeans see government failing on corruption -- Christian Science Monitor
UK corruption getting worse poll finds as one in 20 Britons admit to bribing public service officials -- Daily Mail
Transparency International Spells It Out: Politicians Are The Most Corrupt -- Kenneth Rapoza, Forbes
This Map Of Countries That Believe Corruption Is Rising Will Depress You -- Business Insider

WNU Editor: The Transparency International website is here.