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Corruption levels
According to Transparency International, which publishes the annual Corruption Perception Index, in 2009 Iran fell from 141st on the list of 180 countries to eighth from bottom – one of the most marked declines.[2]
President Ahmadinejad has vouched to fight "economic/oil Mafia" at all echelons of government.[3] President Ahmadinejad has also proposed that lawmakers consider a bill, based on which the wealth and property of all officials who have held high governmental posts since 1979 could be investigated.[4]
Statistical evaluations
Years 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Corruption Perceptions Index - - - - - - - 3.0 2.9 2.7 2.7 2.5 2.3 1.8 - Scores are on a 0-10 scale, 10 being best (least corrupt / bribery least necessary).
In modern Iran, it is widely accepted that corruption is one of the main obstacles to the country's economic development.[5] Many Iranians believe the country's miserable economic situation is a byproduct of mismanagement and widespread corruption at the top. Reformists and conservatives alike - at times even the Supreme Leader[6] - routinely criticize corruption in the government.
See also
- Smuggling in Iran
- History of the Islamic Republic of Iran
- Supreme Audit Court of Iran
- Islamic Revolutionary Court
- 3,000 billion embezzlement in Iran
References
- ^ Samii, Bill (2005-04-05). "Analysis: Corruption Becomes An Issue In Iran's Presidential Campaign - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty © 2010". Rferl.org. http://www.rferl.org/content/article/1058286.html. Retrieved 2010-08-09.
- ^ Bland, Archie (2009-11-18). "Iran drops in corruption list amid calls for new urgency in the West - Middle East, World". London: The Independent. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-drops-in-corruption-list-amid-calls-for-new-urgency-in-the-west-1822418.html. Retrieved 2010-08-09.
- ^ "News Analysis: Firing Tightens Iranian President's Economic Circle". Payvand.com. 2006-11-22. http://www.payvand.com/news/08/apr/1251.html. Retrieved 2010-08-21.
- ^ "Iran may Probe into Officials' Assets". Payvand.com. 2006-11-22. http://www.payvand.com/news/08/nov/1207.html. Retrieved 2010-08-21.
- ^ Gorgin, Iraj (2008-06-21). "High-Level Corruption In Iran Becomes National Obsession - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty © 2010". Rferl.org. http://www.rferl.org/content/article/1144661.html. Retrieved 2010-08-09.
- ^ فرمان رهبر انقلاب در مبارزه با مفاسد اقتصادی
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