Kosovo has made a significant improvement in the Corruption Perception Index ranking published by Transparency International.

According to the report, Kosovo has gained 11 points, reaching a total of 44 points, reflecting an increase of three places compared to last year. This means that Kosovo is now ranked 73rd out of 180 countries.

Albania has also seen a notable improvement in the Corruption Perception Index ranking published by Transparency International. The country has gained 5 points for the year 2024 compared to 2023, bringing its total to 42 out of a maximum of 100 points.

In Albania, improvements in the justice system have been recognized, with the report stating that the Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) has gained citizens’ trust after convicting former ministers, members of Parliament, and mayors. “SPAK continues to investigate a former president, a former prime minister, and other high-ranking public officials,” the report states.

The Corruption Perception Index measures the perceived level of public sector corruption based on assessments from experts and businesspeople. Each country’s score is a combination of at least three data sources drawn from 13 different surveys and evaluations.

The report highlights that Montenegro’s half-hearted approach (scoring 46) to reforms has left the judiciary’s capture unresolved, which threatens to undermine the progress made by the Special State Prosecutor’s Office and perpetuate impunity for high-ranking officials.

North Macedonia has a score of 40 this year, marking a decline of 2 points from last year, placing it in the 88th position out of 180 countries.

By evaluating 180 countries worldwide, the Corruption Perception Index serves as the leading global indicator of corruption in the public sector.