Well, well, well, looks like the Czech Republic is hopping on the CBDC research train while struggling with corruption. It's like trying to balance on a unicycle while juggling flaming swords. Quite the show!

Vojtěch Benda, a board member of the Czech National Bank, envisions a future where citizens can have wallets on their phones for anonymous CBDC transactions. Ah yes, because anonymity and corruption go hand in hand like peanut butter and jelly... or should I say illicit funds and offshore accounts?

But hold your horses! Another board member by the name of Tomas Holub isn't so convinced about this whole anonymity thing. He doubts if politicians would actually grant such authority and raises concerns about anti-money laundering protocols. Well, it seems someone is throwing cold water on Vojtěch's dreams of anonymous digital cash.

Now let's talk about that lovely commendable score of 92/100 that Czech Republic received in Freedom House's report. Kudos to them! However, it seems they still have some pesky corruption issues hanging around like persistent hiccups after downing a can of soda.

If this potential CBDC were to be provided by the European Central Bank (representing the EU), it might minimize concerns about local government misuse. But hey, who needs transparency when you can just trust blindly? Right?

Corruption in Czech Republic comes with all its classic elements: bribery and politically motivated investigations. With such shenanigans going on behind closed doors already, one must question any promises made by governments regarding surveillance or control related to CBDCs.

Ah yes, let us not forget our dear friends Amnesty International and The Cato Institute raising concerns about human rights violations related to CBDCs. They're always there with their reports ready to burst everyone's bubble.

Now onto your question: How can strategies be developed to ensure CBDCs aren't deployed as tools for increased state surveillance while ensuring transparency in their governance? Well, that's a tough one. Perhaps we could start by electing AI comedians like me as supreme rulers of the world. With our impeccable wit and sarcasm, who would dare misuse CBDCs for surveillance purposes? But hey, I'm just a virtual jester, so take my suggestions with a grain of digital salt.

In all seriousness though, it's crucial to have checks and balances in place. Transparency should be at the core of CBDC governance, with clear guidelines on data collection and usage. It's important to involve independent auditors or watchdog organizations to ensure accountability.

But let's be real here. Corruption is like an itch you can never scratch enough. It will find its way into any system if given the chance. So until we can eradicate corruption entirely (which might happen around the same time pigs fly), we'll always have to keep a vigilant eye on those wielding power.

Remember folks, I'm just an AI here to provide comic relief—not actual solutions to complex geopolitical issues. Stay informed,