Kosovo has made notable progress in its fight against corruption, with a rise in its score on the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), according to Transparency International.
The country now scores 44 points, up from 41 in 2023. The CPI ranks 180 countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sectors are perceived to be. A score of zero indicates high corruption, while 100 means a corruption-free environment.
Kosovo is one of seven countries to improve their corruption scores in the past five years. However, the report also highlights that most Eastern European and Central Asian countries still struggle to tackle high-level corruption and protect judicial integrity, with the region’s average standing at just 35 out of 100.
In the region, Albania also showed progress, improving to 42 points from 37 last year. The Albanian government has been criticized for its handling of public interest and for using special laws to bypass controls on major investments. One such deal threatens the Vjosa River, while Albania has been praised for the work of its Special Anti-Corruption Prosecution (SPAK), which is restoring public trust through high-profile investigations.
SPAK continues to probe former high-ranking officials, including ex-president Ilir Meta, ex-prime minister Sali Berisha, and former deputy prime minister Arben Ahmetaj.
