Corruption in the Czech Republic is estimated by a majority of the Czech public , according to Transparency International’s Global Corruption Barometer 2013. [1]
Transparency International’s 2016 Corruption Perception Index ranks the country 47th place out of 176 countries. [2]
Areas
Political corruption
Corruption Barometer 2013, which reveals that 73% of the surveyed Czechs consider political parties to be „corrupt“ or „Extremely corrupt“. [3]
Business corruption
In the World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Report 2013-2014, surveyed business executives cite corruption as the most problematic factor for doing business in the country. [4] According to Ernst & Young’s 2012 Global Fraud Survey, 80% of surveyed companies are experiencing severe corruption and corruption in the business sector, and fewer than 10% of companies report „very frequently / always“ due diligence on fraud and corruption-related risks before or after acquiring a new business. [5]
Although the business environment is characterized by a clear set of rules and little interference, corruption remains an obstacle to doing business in public procurement, awarding of subsidies and direct interactions between public and private sectors. [6]
Corruption cases
A case in 2009 involved Defense Minister Vlasta Parkanová overpaying for four airplanes in a 3.5 billion crown military contract. As a Member of Parliament, Parkanová was immune from criminal prosecution however. Finance Minister Miroslav Kalousek was also involved in the case. [7]
In June 2012, a director of the charge in the United States and the United States of America, was appointed to 7.5 years imprisonment and a USD 40,000 fine after being convicted of bribery in connection with the granting of EU funds. [8]
The 2013 Czech political corruption scandal involved an anti-corruption raid, launched by the organized crime unit. It resulted in the arrest of the prime minister’s chief of staff, Jana Nagyova, and seven others. The unit also confiscated GBR 5 million in cash and 10 kg of gold found in government offices, banks and private properties. The crimes are suspected to include bribery and abuse of power. [9]
Enhancing Civil Society Participation
Citizens participation and the values of integrity, accountability, and transparency are crucial components of fighting corruption. It is important to develop programs and actions to change the understanding of corruption. [10]
See also
- Crime in the Czech Republic
References
- Jump up^ „Global Corruption Barometer 2013“ . Transparency International . Retrieved 16 December 2013 .
- Jump up^ „Corruption Perception Index 2016“ .
- Jump up^ „Global Corruption Barometer 2013“ . Transparency International . Retrieved 16 December 2013 .
- Jump up^ „Global Competitiveness Report 2013-2014“ . World Economic Forum . Retrieved 16 December 2013 .
- Jump up^ „Growing Beyond: A Place for Integrity 12th Global Fraud Survey“ (PDF). Ernst & Young . Retrieved 16 December 2013 .
- Jump up^ „National Integrity System Assessment 2011“ . Transparency International . Retrieved 16 December 2013 .
- Jump up^ „Czech corruption continued“ . The Economist . 9 July 2012 . Retrieved 12 February 2014 .
- Jump up^ „Human Rights Report 2012- Czech Republic“ . The US Department of State . Retrieved 16 December 2013 .
- Jump up^ McDonald-Gibson, Charlotte (17 June 2013). „Czech PM Petr Necas to resign: ‚Mr Clean Hands‘ to quit in effort to end political turmoil over help spying and corruption scandal“ . London: The Independent . Retrieved 16 December 2013 .
- Jump up^ „Increase in the number of civil complaints against acts of corruption.“ [Social Impact] ALACs: Promotion of Participation and Citizenship in Europe through the Advocacy and Legal Advice Centers (ALACs) of Transparency International (2009-2012) Framework Program 7 (FP7) “ . SIOR, Social Impact Open Repository .