Our Work In Gabon

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Corruption Perceptions Index

Scoring 180 countries around the world, the Corruption Perceptions Index is the leading global indicator of public sector corruption.

Gabon has a score of 28 this year, with a change of -1 since last year, meaning it ranks 136 out of 180 countries.

Find out about key corruption issues in Gabon in CPI 2022 for Sub-Saharan Africa: Corruption compounding multiple crises

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Gabon

Score: 28/100
Rank: 136/180
Score change

Score changes 2012 - 2023

Global Corruption Barometer

Since its debut in 2003, the Global Corruption Barometer has surveyed the experiences of everyday people confronting corruption around the world. Through our barometer, tens of thousands of people around the globe are asked about their views and experiences, making it the only worldwide public opinion survey on corruption.

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80%

Percentage of people who thought corruption increased in the previous 12 months*

35%

Percentage of public service users paid a bribe in the previous 12 months*

*Since the most recent publication of the GCB - Africa - 10th Edition 2019

Our activity in Gabon

News

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A woman carrying a bucket walks past police officers wearing anti-protest gear

CPI 2022 for Sub-Saharan Africa: Corruption compounding multiple crises

News • 31 January 2023

Corruption is damaging crucial enablers of progress – democracy, security and development – across Sub-Saharan Africa.

People protest against the increase in the cost of living and corruption in Luanda, Angola

CPI 2021 for Sub-Saharan Africa: Amid democratic turbulence, deep-seated corruption exacerbates threats to freedoms

News • 25 January 2022

2021 was a turbulent year for Sub-Saharan Africa. On a continent where corruption plunders precious natural resources and impedes access to public services for millions of people,…

A Graffiti in Johannesburg reads “Recover with integrity?”

CPI 2020: Sub-Saharan Africa

News • 28 January 2021

Sub-Saharan Africa is the lowest performing region on the CPI, underscoring a need for urgent action.

CPI 2019: Sub-Saharan Africa

News • 23 January 2020

As the lowest-scoring region on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), with an average of 32, Sub-Saharan Africa’s performance paints a bleak picture of inaction against…

Publications

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Corruption in Urban Planning: A Guide for Professional and Trainee Planners

Publication • 06 April 2023

With a focus on sub-Saharan Africa, this guide provides prospective and established urban planners with the knowledge, tools and networks needed to tackle corruption in their work.