The Hill News

Think of developing countries in the post Soviet sphere and corruption immediately comes to mind. But there should be one exception: the Republic of Kazakhstan, which won its independence from the Soviet Union 20 years ago. 

Transparency International widely publishes an annual Corruption Perceptions Index and Kazakhstan has been getting better grades for years. In 2010, Kazakhstan moved 15 places in the rankings to 105 out of the 178 countries rated. In 2009, it sat at 120.

The improvement is part of a purposeful trend. Fighting corruption is and has been an important priority in Kazakhstan.

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