Berlin — “Serious departures” from democratic norms were a core factor in driving the US to its lowest level in eight years on a global corruption index in 2020, watchdog Transparency International said on Thursday.
The group’s annual report on business leaders' perceptions of corruption — which gave the US a score of 67 out of 100, down from 69 in 2019 — also cited weak oversight of the country’s $1-trillion Covid-19 relief package...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.