Four out of ten believe Norwegian media, companies and parties are corrupt
And four percent paid bribes in the meeting with the Norwegian judicial system, the major corruption investigation.
It's anti-corruption organization Transparency International, which is behind the study, which is the largest ever done on the subject in the world ever.
Globally match 27 percent of respondents said that they paid bribes in contact with public institutions and services during the past year. The corresponding figure for Norway is three percent.
Of those who have been in contact with the Norwegian judicial system has four per cent after 25 person, paid bribes.
- I was surprised by the high number who paid bribes in Norway. It shows us that all sectors are vulnerable to corruption, says Secretary General of Transparency International Norway, Guro Slettemark.
Both in Denmark and Finland, the proportion of one per cent. Sweden is not included in the survey. Also prosecutor July Fredrik Kaltenborn in Economic Crime is surprised century.
- I find it surprising, and very serious, if this is true, he says. He says Norwegian authorities are not aware of any examples of bribery in the Norwegian justice system.
Impartiality problems and on in Norway
For Norway responds more than one in four that personal relationships are important for getting things done in the public sector.
- It is no secret that the relationship is a challenge in Norway. We are a small, densely interconnected population, conflicts of interest and conflicts of interest issues are prevalent. Therefore I do not think it's weird that people perceive personal relationships as important, says Slettemark.
- This also illustrates the problem of increased lobbying and politicians who enters communication agencies, there is a problem that has become more evident in recent years, she said.
Corrupt media and political parties?
Four out of ten also answers that they perceive that the political parties, the media and the private sector as corrupt. Slettemark think one reason why so many consider important social institutions in Norway are corrupt, that we have become more aware of the corruption problem.
- There is an increased focus on economic crimes. I think that we have become more aware of what corruption is and to recognize it, she says.
Kaltenborn also think perhaps many have a misconception of what corruption is.
- We often get inquiries from people who feel badly treated by officials. This may be cases of cronyism and abuse of power. You may find some mixes this with corruption as the bribes are to achieve anything, and that's why we get so high, he says.
Lack of commitment
Only one in five believes that the Norwegian anti-corruption efforts are effective.
- The mantra in the Norwegian public is that we have zero tolerance for corruption, but there is no active effort. Half of European countries have established special anti-corruption agencies, the lack Norway, says Slettemark.
- Do you mean that Norway should have an anti-corruption agency?
- I have no bastant perception, but it should at least be discussed. We have noticed a growing interest in knowledge in this field, says Slettemark.
Transparency Corruption Perception Index, published each fall, fell Norway last year on a 7 place, with 85 points out of 100, with first place going to the least corrupt country. Delete Mark is still not completely satisfied.
- Even if we do it better than many other countries, we are behind our neighboring countries. Norway is in a favorable position to do something about these problems, it is certainly room for improvement, says Slettemark.
Police and party
Delete Mark also believes that Norwegian companies and organizations active in other countries should study the answers that emerge in the areas they operate in. The Norwegian actors runs the risk of being involved in corruption when they do business in countries like Russia, China, Angola, Nigeria and Azerbaijan.
In many countries, citizens do not trust the institutions in charge of law and order.
- Globally, political parties and the police who are considered the most corrupt in society, among the population. It's very thought provoking, with regard to the foundation of our democracy, says Slettemark.
Think of a difference
Although the world is facing significant challenges corruption, finds survey Transparency also some bright spots. Most people say they are willing to change the status quo, and nearly 9 out of 10 said they would work against corruption. Two-thirds said they refused to pay bribes when asked about it.
Citizens in countries such as Bangladesh, Brazil, Mexico, Liberia, Rwanda - and Norway - have the greatest faith in ordinary people's ability to make a difference.
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