Algeria ranked in the most corrupted countries in the world
The Corruption Perceptions Index ranked Algeria 94 this year compared to 105 in 2012. The index included 177 countries and territories. It indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 – 100. Denmark was ranked first.
The Algerian Anti-Corruption Association said Algeria has been ranked among the most corrupted countries in the world for the 11th time. It occupied the 10th place among 18 Arab countries and the 24th in Africa.
Djilali Hadjadj, a spokesman for the association said corruption is a tool used by authorities, giving the example of the SNC Lavalin scandal and Sonatrach’s corruption-related case with Italy’s Saipem.
He added that Algeria does not have any economic relations with the 10 less corrupted countries in the world and it has become a main stockholder in corruption. Trade exchange with those countries is no more than 1 percent.
“Algeria has an anti-corruption organization and related laws but it needs strong legislations to implement its decisions.”
The association called on the government to investigate into the SNC Lavalin case following media reports about bribes given by the company to Algerian mediators who are highly protected.
It said the government should be seriously involved in investigations launched by international justice in Switzerland, Canada and Italy concerning senior executives in the Algerian State.