These dashboards use World Bank data on estimates of corruption control (higher numbers - more control of corruption (aka less corrupt)) and natural resources as a percentage of GDP.

To learn more about the context, please read this case study about Central Asia.

The first dashboard shows global trends in 2011 and 2021 compared to the trends in the 5 Central Asian countries of interest: Kazakhstan, Kyrygz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. There is a slight negative correlation between corruption control and natural resources as a % of GDP.

The second dashboard presents an interactive scatterplot allowing users to more closely examine the data on a yearly level from 2002-2021. Additionally, line charts for corruption control and natural resource dependency show country-specific trends over these past two decades.

Findings:

●      Turkmenistan had the highest average reliance on natural resources, though it has declined significantly over time. The Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan were relatively less dependent.

●      Kazakhstan had the best average corruption control, with signs of gradual improvement over time, despite its significant resource revenue. Turkmenistan had the lowest average for corruption control.

●      Globally, corruption control has very slightly improved and natural resource dependency has slightly lessened in the decade from 2011-2021.

Developer: Jeanne Brownwell

Developer: Jeanne Brownwell