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How Good is Governance Around the World?


 
17 March 2025
 
To help investors asses risk in relation to Governance, World Economics produces a continuously revised global Index, to bring together crucial aspects of Governance that collectively measure countries in relation to rule of law, press freedom, political rights, and corruption.

Governance Ratings
Grade: A = As good as it gets -> E: Extremely poor
How Good is Governance Around the World?
How Good is Governance Around the World?

Europe leads the way with 87% of countries attaining Good (as rated A or B) levels of Governance. At the opposite end of the spectrum, Africa data suggests only 13% of countries can be considered as having good governance. See more Governance Ratings...


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