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Transparency International Sierra Leone (TISL) has reported that the country has fallen two places in the 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI), now ranking 114th out of 180 countries with a score of 33 out of 100. This marks a decline from its 2023 score of 35.
The 2024 CPI assessed 180 countries using data from 13 sources, with Sierra Leone’s ranking based on nine of these, including reports from the African Development Bank, World Bank, and Economist Intelligence Unit.
TISL highlighted that the latest index underscores a lack of progress globally in addressing public sector corruption over the past decade. It noted that over two-thirds of countries scored below 50, indicating widespread corruption.
The organization expressed concern that corruption remains a significant barrier to good governance in Sierra Leone, eroding public trust and undermining state functions. TISL called for stronger public sector accountability, merit-based appointments, and stricter enforcement of anti-corruption laws.
Emphasizing the need for ethical governance, TISL urged public officials to uphold integrity and resist corrupt practices to foster national development and restore confidence in government institutions.
