The Canary Islands Transparency Commissioner has presented the results of the Transparency Index evaluation for private entities for 2024. This edition has expanded its scope for the first time, now including political parties with parliamentary representation, trade unions, and business organizations.

The overall average score reached 7.45 points, a significant improvement compared to the previous evaluation's 6.15. However, a total of 402 entities, representing 33.9% of those assessed, were declared non-compliant, indicating a slight increase in non-compliance from the previous 31%.

Among the organizations failing to meet transparency requirements are parties such as Vox, trade unions like Intersindical Canaria, the primary sector employers' association Asaga, and various NGOs and cultural and social associations.

In total, 1,186 entities were invited to participate in this evaluation, comprising 1,151 private entities, 21 business organizations, seven political parties, and seven trade unions. Of these, 66.1% (784) fulfilled their transparency obligations.

Political parties and trade unions demonstrated the highest levels of compliance, with six out of seven entities evaluated meeting the requirements in both categories. In the business sector, 16 out of 21 organizations achieved the required standards. Average scores by category were 8.38 for political parties, 8.12 for business organizations, 7.52 for trade unions, and 7.45 for private entities.

The Commissioner highlighted the launch of a new web portal designed to simplify information submission for entities and enhance public access to data. Additionally, an active support program has been initiated for non-compliant entities, offering visits, advice, and personalized follow-up to encourage their integration into the evaluation system.