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[[Image:World_Map_Index_of_perception_of_corruption.png|thumb|Overview of the index of perception of corruption , 2005]]

Since [[1995]], [[Transparency International]] has published an annual '''Index of perception of corruption''' ordering the countries of the world according to "the degree to which corruption is perceived to exist among public officials and politicians."{{ref|2005FAQ}} The organization defines [[political corruption|corruption]] as "the abuse of public office for private gain".{{ref|2005FAQ}}