Nigeria improves ranking on mo ibrahims african governance index. Jul 05, 20 the mo ibrahim index of african governance iiag began in 2007 as a source of quantitative data for african citizens, organizations, and policy makers to refer to when making important decisions. Nigeria ranked 36th on 2016 ibrahim index of african governance. The question of liberia remains paramount but it takes profound research to get to the finishing line. It does this by compiling data from diverse global sources to build an accurate and detailed picture of governance performance in african countries. Among the 52 countries rated by the foundation, mauritius scored the highest overall mark of 81. Ghana ranks 8th in 2017 ibrahim index of african governance. The mo ibrahim foundation mif defines governance as. Oct 03, 2016 here is the 2016 ibrahim index of african governance. Mauritius has been ranked first in the ibrahim index of african governance iiag 2014 for the eighth consecutive year. The information below was compiled from responses to.
The 2018 edition of the ibrahim index of african governance iiag, the index seeks to enable governments, citizens, business, academia, policy makers and analysts to use its findings as a tool to. Each country has an individual story, he declared while adding. The ibrahim index of african governance tells a similar story with its indicator on accountability, giving cameroon a score of 31. Index, world governance indicators, ibrahim index of african governance and afrobarometer, are influential because they have shaped foreign policy, investment decisions and aid allocation, as well as country risk analysis on the continent. The ibrahim index of african governance iiag combines over 100 variables from over 30 independent sources and is the most comprehensive collection of data on african governance. Ibrahim index of african governance africa research online.
Jan 08, 2020 according to the ibrahim index of african governance for 2018, between 2008 and 2017, kenya moved from 19th to 11th position, morocco moved from 25th to 15th and cote divoire moved from 41st. The ibrahim index of african governance iiag measures the level of good governance in 52 african countries, under four categories. Yesterday, i wrote about the mo ibrahim prize for achievement in african leadership. Oct 14, 20 african rule of law declines despite economic gains, ibrahim index shows mo ibrahim foundations annual governance appraisal calls for greater focus on justice and safety to avoid social unrest. As with most rankings this year, mauritius takes the top spot with an overall governance score of 79. The paper is an updated version of the 20 howto guide for corruption assessment tools. Established in 2007, the ibrahim index of african governance iiag is the most comprehensive collection of quantitative data on governance in africa. The ibrahim index of african governance iiag provides an annual assessment of the quality of governance in african countries. Ibrahim index of african governance offers a decade of insight. Ibrahim index of african governance iiag mo ibrahim. Mauritius takes another top spot in african rankings, this time leading the way on the ibrahim index of african governance iiag 2018 rankings.
Ibrahim index timeline 20072012 project team33 acknowledgements34 about the mo ibrahim foundation35 centrespread pullout page. The mo ibrahim foundation launched the 2016 index report of african governance iiag which was initiated in 2006 in a bid to provide a tool to measure and monitor performance in. Compiled in partnership with experts from a number of the continents institutions, it provides an annual assessment of governance in every african country. The iiag ranking, on its 12th year, annually compiled by the mo ibrahim foundation to assess the quality of governance in african countries. Liberia progresses on mo ibrahim index of governance. The ibrahim index says it holds the most comprehensive collection of data on african governance. Today, i am writing about the ibrahim index of african governance iiag, published october 15 by the same foundation. The ibrahim index of african governance iiag is a tool that measures and monitors governance performance in african countries. The tools are classified according to the methods they employ. Here is the 2016 ibrahim index of african governance. The ibrahim index of african governance iiag, established in 2007, provides an annual assessment of the quality of governance in african countries. A first step is ensuring that people have the facts at their disposal to that end, the mo ibrahim foundation created the ibrahim index of african governance, which uses more than 100 variables. The index is now in its 10th year and has published this years table along with figures showing how countries have fared over the decade.
This is just one of five core program areas for the mo ibrahim foundation. Africa struggles to improve governance in past decade. Africas second largest economy was ranked 36th out of 54 countries in overall governance in the 2016 iiag compared with a ranking of 39th last year. African rule of law declines despite economic gains, ibrahim index shows mo ibrahim foundations annual governance appraisal calls for greater. The broad aim of the iiag is to better inform and sustain the. Ibrahim index of african governance ethiopiantimes. Over the past decade, the continental average score in overallgovernance has improved by one point. Nov 26, 2016 the mo ibrahim foundation launched the 2016 index report of african governance iiag which was initiated in 2006 in a bid to provide a tool to measure and monitor performance in every african country. The mo ibrahim foundation mif is committed to making data on the quality of governance in africa freely available and accessible to all citizens of the continent and interested stakeholders. The ibrahim index of african governance iiag the most comprehensive survey of its kind on the continent rates 54 african nations against criteria such as. The ibrahim index of african governance is a key initiative of the mo ibrahim foundation.
The mo ibrahim foundation was launched in 2006 to support leadership and governance advancement in africa. According to the mo ibrahim index of african governance9, the continent has experienced governance improvements over the past decade. Published on jan 8, 2016 mo ibrahim, founder of celtel and head of the mo ibrahim foundation, sits down with deputy managing editor stuart reid to. Policies need to be evaluated by their results, which can only be done if accompanied by robust data. Good and inclusive governance is imperative for africas future. Using eightyeight indicators, it scores each country in africa from one hundred best to one worst with respect to governance. Ibrahim index of african governance offers a decade. The ibrahim index of african governance iiag annually scores and ranks each country in africa based on the quality of governance. Please sign and date your posts by typing four tildes. Finally, the world governance indicators, specifically the indicator on.
The mo ibrahim foundation defines governance as the provision of the political, social and economic public goods and services that every citizen has the right to expect from their state, and that a state has the. African governance performance, its progress over time and across countries, and as a means of supporting effective and responsive solutions to complex public policy challenges in developing countries. The ibrahim index of african governance iiag measures the quality of governance in every african country on an annual basis. Ibrahim index of african governance iiag data portal mo. Ibrahim index of african governance iiag data portal. The mo ibrahim foundation, an organisation focused on developing leadership and governance in africa, published its 2016 ibrahim index of african governance iiag. The ibrahim index of african governance is a progressive and consultative project which has benefited enormously from the advice and expertise of many individuals and institutions. Mo ibrahim foundation announces ibrahim index of african governance duration. Londonprogress in good governance across africa is stalling, according to the latest figures compiled by the mo ibrahim foundation. Oct 03, 2016 the ibrahim index of african governance iiag the most comprehensive survey of its kind on the continent rates 54 african nations against criteria such as security, human rights, economic.
At the same time, a few countries are showing notable improvement. Oct 03, 2016 the 2016 ibrahim index of african governance iiag, launched on monday by the mo ibrahim foundation, reveals that improvement in overall governance in africa over the past 10 years has been held. African rule of law declines despite economic gains. Finally, the world governance indicators, specifically the.
Oct, 2015 mo ibrahim foundation announces ibrahim index of african governance duration. Nigeria has improved its ranking on the 2016 ibrahim index for african governance iiag. Mo ibrahim on governance, accountability and obamas. Jan 08, 2016 published on jan 8, 2016 mo ibrahim, founder of celtel and head of the mo ibrahim foundation, sits down with deputy managing editor stuart reid to discuss democracy and governance in africa. It has been published annually since 2007, with launch events in various african cities, including accra, cairo, dakar, johannesburg and nairobi. Mo ibrahim 2012 index of african governance report vanguard.
The 2016 ibrahim index of african governance iiag, launched on monday by the mo ibrahim foundation, reveals that improvement in overall governance in. The iiag is an annual publication measuring governance performance in african countries and assessing emerging trends. We welcome and encourage any accurate reproduction, translation and dissemination of this material. The island nation off the eastern coast of africa, with its population of just under 100,000 inhabitants, rose two places after being ranked sixth in 2015. The information below was compiled from responses to aiddatas 2016 gda snap poll, which asked. Oct 02, 2014 the ibrahim index of african governance iiag provides an annual assessment of the quality of governance in african countries. African states are by no means homogeneous in terms of governance standards. The most recent iteration of the index, the 2015 iiag was published in. Nigeria ranked 36th on 2016 ibrahim index of african. The mo ibrahim foundation defines governance as the provision of the political, social and economic public goods and services that every citizen has the right to expect from their state, and that a state has the responsibility to deliver to its citizens. Sad corruption perceptions index 112168 2015 transparency.
Ibrahim index of african governance country rankings and scores. Mo ibrahim 2012 index of african governance report. Ibrahim index of african governance country rankings and. Howto guide for corruption assessment tools 2nd edition. The mo ibrahim index of african governance the borgen project. Oct 16, 2012 2012 ibrahim index of african governance iiag confirms overall positive trends in governance on the continent, but reveals unfavourable shifts in some of africas regional powerhouses. African rule of law declines despite economic gains, ibrahim. Compiled by combining over 100 variables from more than 30 independent african and global institutions, the iiag is the most comprehensive collection of data on african governance. According to the ibrahim index of african governance for 2018, between 2008 and 2017, kenya moved from 19th to 11th position, morocco moved from. The ibrahim index of african governance this week placed the seychelles fourth out of 54 african nations on a broad range of governance related criteria. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the ibrahim index of african governance article. Foreword from mo ibrahim the ibrahim index of african governance. Good and inclusive governance is imperative for africas.
Mauritius tops the index again, while egypt and libya slide. Downloads of the the index report, data portal and other documents relating to the 2018 ibrahim index of african governance are available below. The african based ibrahim index of african governance analyzes over 100 indicators to rank governance of african countries. By 2016, 35 au members had joined it, but less than half actually subjected themselves to being assessed.
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