Ghana Ranked 5th Best-Governed Country in Africa, 1st In West Africa By World Economics
- Ghana ranked 5th on the continent, achieving a B grade with an index score of 61.7.
- his ranking positions Ghana as the clear leader in good governance within the West African region
- World Economics evaluates governance based on four key areas
According to research conducted by World Economics, a renowned United Kingdom-based organization, Ghana has achieved the impressive feat of being ranked as the fifth best-governed country across the African continent and notably, the leading nation in West Africa.
The evaluation of good governance by World Economics encompasses four key indices: corruption perception, rule of law, press freedom, and political rights. Each criterion holds equal significance in the determination of the governance index, with all index numbers recalibrated and depicted on a scale of 0 to 100. Under this system, a score of 100 denotes exemplary governance, while 0 indicates poor governance.
Mauritius clinched the top spot in Africa with a grade of B and an index of 69.3, while Ghana secured the fifth position with a similar grade and an index of 61.7. This places Ghana ahead of its West African counterpart, Senegal, which ranked sixth with a grade of C and an index of 53.6.
The top-ranking countries globally include Denmark, Norway, Finland, New Zealand, and Sweden. Ghana’s commendable position in the global landscape places it at 48th, surpassing various nations such as Argentina, Bulgaria, and Malaysia, among others.
World Economics, with over three decades of specialized economic research, offers invaluable insights into global economic growth across 150+ countries. The organization’s databases are highly regarded by investors, financial institutions, major corporations, and governments worldwide.
