According to TV2, the latest report from Transparency International shows that Denmark has retained its position as the least corrupt country in the world in terms of public sector, for the seventh consecutive year. The report, which measures perceived levels of corruption in 180 countries, is based on survey data from investors, businesspeople, and market analysts.
وصرح رئيس الفرع الدنماركي للمنظمة، يسبير أولسن لقناة TV2 بالقول: “أعتقد أن معظم الدنماركيين يمكنهم التعرف على هذا الواقع في حياتهم اليومية. لسنا بحاجة لدفع أموال إضافية عند زيارة الطبيب أو في تعاملاتنا مع الشرطة.”
Decline in some indicators
Despite maintaining its high ranking, the report reveals that Denmark has declined in some areas, while other indicators have improved. Denmark scored 90 out of 100 points for the third consecutive year, with the highest score reflecting a lower level of corruption.
Olsen also explained to the source that the analysis could be divided into two tracks:
1. The systemic path: related to how to hold the authorities accountable for the use of public funds, and this is where Denmark has fallen short.
2. The personal track: This relates to the level of bribery, where Denmark achieved positive results indicating a low level of corruption in this aspect.
Olsen noted that some reports issued by state auditors contain criticisms, particularly regarding the defense sector, which may explain some of this decline.
Transparency is an important factor
When Denmark is compared to its neighbors like Sweden and Norway, these countries score lower, suggesting higher levels of perceived corruption. However, Olsen explains that these results may reflect a different culture in terms of transparency and openness to discussing structural problems.
He added:
“كلما كان البلد أكثر انفتاحاً في معالجة مشاكله، زادت فرص اكتشاف حالات الفساد، مما قد يعطي انطباعاً بوجود فساد أكثر مما هو موجود فعلياً.”
The impact of public events on perceptions of corruption
أوضح أولسن أن وعي المواطنين بالفساد يتأثر بالأحداث الكبرى التي تتصدر عناوين الأخبار. على سبيل المثال، خلال فضيحة غسيل الأموال في بنك “دانسكه”، ارتفعت نسبة المواطنين الذين يرون أن الفساد منتشر في الدنمارك. ومع انتهاء القضية من دائرة الضوء الإعلامي، انخفض هذا الإدراك مجدداً.
World Ranking
Denmark was followed by Finland and Singapore in second and third place respectively as the least corrupt countries in the public sector.
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