The latest 2025 report from Transparency International reveals a slight decline for Mali in the global Corruption Perceptions Index. The nation has moved down from 135th to 136th place worldwide. This ranking places Mali behind its regional partners in the AES confederation, specifically Niger and Burkina Faso.
A decline in global standing
The index, which evaluates 182 countries on their efforts to combat graft, assigned Mali a score of 28/100. This one-spot drop comes despite various initiatives launched by the authorities to address financial malpractice within the country. The data suggests that while efforts are being made, the impact on international perception remains limited.
Governance and accountability issues
According to Ibrahim Harouna Touré, regional coordinator for the Human Rights and Peace Observatory in Gao, these results reflect deep-rooted challenges in transparency and governance. He points out a significant lack of public debate and oversight regarding major government projects. “There is no accountability in the public procurement process,” he stated.
The civil society advocate believes that institutional leaders are not sufficiently answerable to the public. Touré noted that there is a prevailing sense of unchecked governance, where different state bodies manage public funds with little transparency. He argues that these gaps in responsibility and reporting are the primary reasons why corruption persists in Mali.
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