The data displayed is based on information from the SIPRI Arms Transfers Database. To learn more about this data and trend indicator values that it represents visit: https://www.sipri.org/databases/armstransfers
This assessment received government comments and feedback on the finalised data. These comments have been incorporated into the assessment at the GDI research team’s discretion. Usually the comments received highlight where a bill is in formulation, or has recently passed into law, and this has been missed by the country assessor. Only comments which are grounded in evidence are incorporated into the assessment.
Venezuela
Band
F
Corruption risk
Critical
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Venezuela AssessmentVenezuela faces critical corruption risk across its defence sector. Civilian democratic control of the military is extremely weak and defence institutions are largely unaccountable to the public. Corruption is endemic throughout the sector. External scrutiny and institutional transparency are close to non-existent, particularly in relation to arms acquisitions and financial management.
Risk categories
Political
Band
F
10/100
Risk
Critical
Financial
Band
F
10/100
Risk
Critical
Personnel
Band
E
22/100
Risk
Very High
Operational
Band
F
5/100
Risk
Critical
Procurement
Band
F
10/100
Risk
Critical
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