News - Transparency Report Reveals Concerns for Armenia's Anti-Corruption Efforts

In a thorough analysis conducted by the 'LUS Foundation', the latest Transparency International report titled 'Corruption Perceptions Index – 2025' provides critical insights into Armenia's ongoing struggle with corruption. Despite previous efforts aimed at curbing corruption, the report reveals a concerning one-point decline in Armenia's CPI score from the previous year. As a result, Armenia finds itself sharing the 65th global rank with countries such as Kuwait, Montenegro, Namibia, and Senegal. The findings raise significant concerns regarding Armenia's distance from achieving its anti-corruption goals. The CPI score, which fell to 46 in 2025, indicates a setback in progress towards governmental transparency and effective anti-corruption measures. This report underscores the challenges Armenia faces within the regional and global landscape. Comparisons are made with neighboring countries and former Soviet states, all of which highlight Armenia’s efforts in combating corruption as falling behind expectations. Discussions within the report focus on Armenia's regional ranking and the effectiveness of governance practices in maintaining progress on the anti-corruption front. The report critically examines Armenia's expectations versus the current reality of its governance, questioning the feasibility of reaching its intended CPI target of 55 by 2026. Ever-changing dynamics in political and social avenues are considered as barriers to achieving better CPI rankings. Concerns over the current trajectory of the anti-corruption efforts create an urgent call for revisiting strategies in boosting transparency, reinforcing the integrity of institutions, and engaging civil society. The analysis warns that without improved strategies and a heightened commitment to fighting corruption, Armenia might face ongoing struggles in altering its reputation on the global stage. Stakeholders and policymakers alike are urged to reconsider and fortify their approach in addressing these pressing challenges that can impact future economic and social stability.