Georgia has been recognised by the Economist Intelligence Unit and the World Bank for its progress in combating corruption among public officials, achieving a global ranking of 22nd and placing 11th in Europe, marking the country as a leader in 11 consecutive years of progress.
The country has surpassed all EU candidate countries, NATO members, and 19 EU member states, earning a score of 75% on a 100% scale [in 2012 - only 25% on a 100% assessment scale].
Georgia also stands alongside advanced countries such as Iceland, Ireland, Belgium, France, and the US in the corruption control rankings.
Besides, the country holds the leading position in the Caucasus and the Black Sea region, and is listed alongside Estonia in the post-Soviet space.