International Index of Corruption
Greetings to all nations of the world. The Drongonian Government, partnered with several NGOs and private research institutes, has compiled a questionnaire which seeks to establish the amount of corruption within any given country. We invite all heads of state (or their representatives) to take part in the survey and provide both us and the rest of the world with valuable feedback regarding who we should trade, ally and have diplomatic relations with.
We do request that all nations taking part in this survey give their honest and sincere answers when filling out this questionnaire. This allows all parties involved to get a better idea of the entire situation regarding every country. All data entered is handled according to our privacy policy.
Index Outline
The questions nations are asked to answer are listed in the codebox below. Please note, you are free to refrain from answering as many questions as you'd like, but each question you answer reduces the likelihood of an accurate score being given to your nation. If you do not wish to answer a question, simply leave it blank.
What is corruption?
Corruption is generally defined as "dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery." Examples of corruption may include favouritism when selecting individuals for governmental or bureaucratic roles (when they may not be the best or most popular candidate), bribery, electoral fraud and other misgivings to do with the abuse of power by an officeholder.
Index Scoring System
Nations are given a trustworthiness score from 0 - 100, with zero being most corrupt and 100 being a perfect score, indicating no corruption being present. Please note that the scale below is wide and variable. For example, a nation which scores 74.9 is not as corrupt as a nation with a score of 50, but they share a bracket and therefore a classification.
Not corrupt (90 - 100)
Nations scoring in this range are simply not corrupt. Robust processes are in place to prevent and punish any potential corruption. Corruption cases are few and far between, with public officials and members of law enforcement being held to very high standards with regards to their integrity.
Barely corrupt (75 - 89.9)
Nations scoring in this range can be considered not to be corrupt, and government bodies do their best to prevent corruption at every level. However, whether by fault of processes or a lack of resources for those investigating, corruption does occur on rare occasions and can go unchecked.
Moderately corrupt (50 - 74.9)
Nations scoring in this range do have processes in place which, on paper, seek to prevent corruption. However, these processes and punishments may not be sufficiently enforced or may be selectively enforced depending on who is in a position of power. Corruption is relatively common but not entirely pervasive and mostly has no effect on the average citizen.
Very corrupt (25 - 49.9)
Nations scoring in this range can be considered corrupt. Those in power are regularly left to act unchecked, and punishments are generally only handed out to those disliked by the government or civil service. Laws exist to prevent corruption but most of the time they are ignored. Citizens may encounter corruption in their day-to-day lives in regards to things including education, policing and immigration.
Entirely corrupt (0 - 24.9)
Nations scoring in this range are entirely corrupt. Those in power do whatever they like without fear of repercussions. Anti-corruption laws are either non-existent or ignored entirely. Those who seek to clean up the system are very likely silenced, exiled or simply ignored.
The Questionnaire
Please fill out the questions below and return them via a reply. Thank you in advance to all nations who decide to participate.
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[b]Your nation's full name (including pretitle)[/b]
[b]Your nation's (IC, non-NS) population[/b]
[b]Would you like to receive a TG updating you when your nation has been scored?[/b]
[u]Corruption Prevalence[/u]
[b]How many corruption-related arrests are made every year?[/b]
[b]How many acts of corruption are estimated to go unchecked every year?[/b]
[b]Do citizens complain about corruption via social media or other channels?[/b]
[b]Have you (the official participating in this survey) seen corruption in the past year?[/b]
[b]Did your leader come to power via transparent, trusted and legal means?[/b]
[u]Corruption Prevention[/u]
[b]Are there specific laws prohibiting individuals from participating in corrupt acts?[/b]
[b]Are elections for national, state and local government free, fair, open and subject to inspection?[/b]
[b]Are individuals standing for public office required to adhere to an oath or other agreement regarding corruption?[/b]
[b]Is there a framework for preventing corruption in all public sectors, including health, education, police and military?[/b]
[b]Is reporting of corruption able to be done anonymously and discretely?[/b]
[u]Corruption Monitoring and Reporting[/u]
[b]Is there a government body in place to monitor and report incidences of corruption?[/b]
[b]If so, how much authority does this body have? Can it make arrests?[/b]
[b]Are there non-government bodies who investigate and report corruption?[/b]
[b]If so, are they given freedom to report on confirmed and possible cases of corruption?[/b]
[b]Are journalists and members of the public free to express their concerns regarding corruption in your nation?[/b]
[u]Corruption Punishment[/u]
[b]What is the maximum sentence for committing financial fraud via government means?[/b]
[b]What is the maximum sentence for committing electoral fraud?[/b]
[b]What is the maximum sentence for misleading voters in an election?[/b]
[b]What is the maximum sentence for committing a conflict of interest crime?[/b]
[b]Are those suspected of corruption-related crimes stood down from office while the investigation takes place?[/b]
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[b]Are you satisfied with this index?[/b]
[b]Any suggestions or comments on how to improve?[/b]
