The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) measures the perceived levels of public sector corruption in different countries. It ranks countries based on how corrupt their public sectors are perceived to be.
Imagine the Corruption Perceptions Index as a cleanliness rating for restaurants. Just like how customers rely on cleanliness ratings to assess the quality of food establishments, this index helps us understand how corrupt a country's public sector is perceived to be.
Bribery: The act of offering money or gifts to influence someone's actions or decisions dishonestly.
Transparency International: An organization that works towards combating global corruption and publishes the Corruption Perceptions Index.
Accountability: The obligation for individuals or organizations to take responsibility for their actions and be answerable for them.
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