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Japan
Band
C
Corruption risk
Moderate
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Japan AssessmentInstitutional resilience to corruption is modest in Japan’s defence sector. Robust and transparent financial management systems, relatively open procurement processes and strong anti-corruption standards for personnel ensure risks are low in these areas. However, safeguards to corruption on operations are extremely weak, while the lack of controls around lobbying undermines policy-making.
Risk categories
Political
Band
C
65/100
Risk
Moderate
Financial
Band
B
79/100
Risk
Low
Personnel
Band
B
79/100
Risk
Low
Operational
Band
F
8/100
Risk
Critical
Procurement
Band
B
68/100
Risk
Low
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DCI data is scored on Commitment to Anti-Corruption Policies and Transparency.