Northern Cyprus Corruption Perception Report Presented to Özdenefe
The Vice President of the Assembly of the Republic, Fazilet Özdenefe, recently accepted Prof. Dr. Sertaç Sonan at a reception held in their honor. During the event, Prof. Dr. Sonan presented a report titled “Corruption Perception in Northern Cyprus” for the year 2023, which was developed using the methodology of Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index.
Expressing her appreciation for the report, Özdenefe emphasized the importance of scientifically analyzing and identifying the sources of corruption in the fight against this issue. She commended the report for not only identifying problems but also providing solutions, viewing it as a valuable roadmap in the fight against corruption.
Özdenefe expressed her hope that such studies will guide the country in addressing economic and political challenges as well as the growing sense of despair. She extended her gratitude to Prof. Dr. Ömer Gökçekuş and Prof. Dr. Sertaç Sonan for their work on the report, emphasizing its significance as a data source for all members of the assembly.
In response, Prof. Dr. Sonan highlighted the importance of raising awareness about corruption through their reports, which are based on the insights of business people and experts. He reiterated the severity of corruption as a threat to society’s well-being and pledged his ongoing support for efforts to combat corruption.
Overall, the reception signaled a collaborative commitment to combating corruption and utilizing research-driven solutions to address this pressing issue. The exchange between Özdenefe and Sonan underscored the shared goal of promoting transparency and accountability in Northern Cyprus.
