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Albania’s Corruption Index Worsens
| 07 May 2008 |
The survey tracks both the perception and experience of corruption by ordinary citizens.
According to the survey, 92% of Albanians say corruption is widespread among public officials and that is a decline of eight points from a year ago.
The report shows no progress in bribery indicators. Nearly 70% of people surveyed report paying a bribe for medical treatment.
Nearly 60% have little or no trust in the judicial system. By a 3 to 1 margin, Albanians do not think the judges are impartial when conducting trials.
Corruption affects all parts of Albanian society, the economy, the potential for investment, Albania’s image abroad and remains the country’s greatest challenge in its European Union aspirations.
