Most Corrupt European Country = Ukraine
November 18th, 2009 Posted in General UpdatesThe link below is an interesting article that ranks Ukraine as one of the most corrupt countries in the World (Most corrupt in Europe). It is sad to see how corrupt Ukraine is compared to the rest of the world. We often see and hear about the rampant corruption in Ukraine but this article helps put it in perspective with other countries. Bribes are common place for Ukrainians. Bribes are required for medical care, driving, to recover stolen property, pay for Universtity exams, to win court cases, there are even prices for different crimes. Bribes can be paid for anything. Pray for Ukraine. Pray that Ukraine would change through this next generation of Christian youth. Pray that they would not repeat the sin of the previous generation. We know that this is only possible with the power of Christ.
Rankings: (1= least corrupt, 180= most corrupt)
1- New Zealand
2- Denmark
3- Singapore
19- United States
146- Ukraine (tied with Cameroon, Ecuador, Kenya, Russia, Sierra Leone, Timor-Leste, Zimbabwe)
179- Afghanistan
180- Somalia
http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/2009/nov/17/corruption-index-transparency-international