Enter the ibrahim index of african governance, which evaluates each country on criteria such as humanrights reports and economic opportunity. It does this by compiling data from diverse global sources to build an accurate and detailed picture of governance performance in african countries. Apr 15, 2015 dr mo ibrahim speaks to professor christopher cramer about governance and development in africa, the ibrahim index of african governance and the work of the mo ibrahim foundation. The ibrahim index says it holds the most comprehensive collection of data on african governance. This organization believes better leadership and governance will provide full implementation of all the developmental progress that has already been made on the african continent. Jul 05, 20 the mo ibrahim foundation works with other institutions to bring results to the african people by connecting citizens, stakeholders, and policy makers together. The index of african governance now includes detailed scores and rankings on all fiftythree african countries, adding assessment of the five north african countries to the fortyeight subsaharan african countries assessed in previous editions. The mo ibrahim index of african governance the borgen project. Established in 2007, the ibrahim index of african governance iiag is the most comprehensive collection of quantitative data on governance in africa. Ibrahim index of african governance iiag data portal. The table 1 below gives nigeria overall score ranking in the four. African governance report 2019 key findings mo ibrahim. The ibrahim index of african governance iiag established in 2007, the iiag is the most comprehensive collection of quantitative data that provides an annual assessment of governance in every african. Director of the ibrahim index of african governance iiag.
Overall scores on the ibrahim index of african governance licensing this file is made available under the creative commons cc0 1. Mo ibrahim 2012 index of african governance report vanguard. Ibrahim index of african governance offers a decade of insight. Ibrahim index of african governance country rankings and. Ibrahim index of african governance offers a decade of insight the mo ibrahim foundation, an organisation focused on developing leadership and governance in africa, published its 2016 ibrahim index of african governance iiag. Dakar and london, 15 october 2019 the african governance report, published today by the mo ibrahim foundation, draws on data from the ibrahim index of african governance iiag and shares new. Mo ibrahim index of african governance moi governance rankings for 48 african countries for 2000, 2002, and 2005 also useful disaggregated underlying data index and prize are powerful tools for raising awareness of governance challenges and successes in africa both are very worthwhile undertakings.
Ibrahim index of african governance africa research online. The foundation also sponsors the ibrahim prize for achievement in african leadership, an award given to african leaders who have developed their countries, lifted people out of poverty. Yesterday, i wrote about the mo ibrahim prize for achievement in african leadership. The ibrahim index of african governance iiag measures the quality of governance in every african country on an annual basis. The small island nations of mauritius and seychelles. Downloads of the the index report, data portal and other documents relating to the ibrahim index of african governance are available below. As the largest source of data on african governance, the iiag is a key tool for african countries to measure the environment around achieving these transformative agendas.
Downloads of the the index report, data portal and other documents relating to the 2018 ibrahim index of african governance are available below. The ibrahim index of african governance article pdf available in progress in development studies 93. Pdf using ibrahim index of african governance in evaluating. In order to provide a broad, documented and impartial picture of governance performance in every african country, the 102 indicators used to measure governance in africa are collected. The talk will aim to address how the iiag can be put to practical use in research, how it is used by other key stakeholders and the iiags place within the data revolution. Strengthening african governance, the index of african governance. South africa ranks fourth out of 52 countries in this years ibrahim index of african governance iiag, released on monday.
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. The ibrahim index of african governance iiag provides an annual assessment of the quality of governance in african countries. 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. The launching of the mo ibrahim index on african governance 2010. The african based ibrahim index of african governance analyzes over 100 indicators to rank governance of african countries. The index has been created in recognition of the need for a more comprehensive, objective and quantifiable method of measuring governance quality in subsaharan africa. Compiled in partnership with experts from a number of the continents institutions, it provides an annual assessment of governance in every african country. His foundation publishes the ibrahim index of african governance iiag that evaluates the performance of african governments based on many objective metrics. On monday 3 october, the mo ibrahim foundation launched the 2016 ibrahim index of african governance iiag.
Londonprogress in good governance across africa is stalling, according to the latest figures compiled by the mo ibrahim foundation. The mo ibrahim foundation was launched in 2006 to support leadership and governance advancement in africa. Policies need to be evaluated by their results, which can only be done if accompanied by robust data. South africa retains ranking in 2017 ibrahim index of african. 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. Oct 02, 2014 the ibrahim index of african governance iiag provides an annual assessment of the quality of governance in african countries. At the same time, a few countries are showing notable improvement. There is a strong relationship with governance performance and country progress towards the agendas. The ibrahim index of african governance iiag is a tool that measures and monitors governance performance in african countries. The mo ibrahim foundation will present the ibrahim index of african governance iiag, looking particularly at its relevance to an academic audience.
Results and rankings 2009 thursday, october 1, 2009 4. The ibrahim index provides both a new definition of governance, as well as a comprehensive set of governance measures. The ibrahim index of african governance has been created in recognition of the need for a more objective and quantifiable method of measuring governance in the 48 countries of subsaharan africa. The ibrahim index of african governance provides an annual statistical assessment of the quality of governance in every african country. Using eightyeight indicators, it scores each country in africa from one. The ibrahim index of african governance is a new, comprehensive ranking of subsaharan african nations according to governance quality. This was the tenth iteration of the iiag, launched in the tenyear anniversary of the foundation and in this context, we focused on analysing a decades worth of data on african governance from 20062015. Ibrahim index of african governance iiag mo 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. This assumption prompted the ibrahim foundation to come up with the ibrahim index of african governance iiga to evaluate governance in africa and it also.
Ibrahim index timeline 20072012 project team33 acknowledgements34 about the mo ibrahim foundation35 centrespread pullout page. Oct 20, 2015 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. Oct 12, 2010 africa must heed mo ibrahim s good governance message. As with most rankings this year, mauritius takes the top spot with an overall governance score of 79. 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 index of african governance together with its booklength report. Mo ibrahim on governance, accountability and obamas legacy. The mo ibrahim foundation mif defines governance as. Ghana ranks 8th in 2017 ibrahim index of african governance. African leaders aimed at redirecting the focus from africa s struggle against apartheid and the attainment of political independence for the continent towards inclusive social and economic growth and development, regional integration, democratic governance and. 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.
Introduction to the ibrahim index of african governance. The index provides data measuring the governance performance across all the dimensions described above for all 54 african countries for the years from 20082017. Speaking at the launching, dr ebrima sall, the executive secretary of the council for the development of social science research in africa codesria. Strengthening african governance, the index of african. Using ibrahim index of african governance in evaluating. The iiag is an annual publication measuring governance performance in african countries and assessing emerging trends. Oct, 2015 mo ibrahim foundation announces ibrahim index of african governance duration. Oct 17, 2012 today, i am writing about the ibrahim index of african governance iiag, published october 15 by the same foundation. In its 11th iteration, the iiag is an annual statistical assessment of the quality of governance in every one of the 54 african countries, covering a period of. In the corruption perceptions index cpi produced by transparency international 30 out of the 47 countries where corruption.
Ibrahim index of african governance ethiopiantimes. 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. A robust model to measure governance in african countries core. The ibrahim index of african governance iiag provides an annual assessment of the quality of. The ibrahim index of african governance iiag, established in 2007, provides an annual assessment of the quality of governance in african countries. Ibrahim index of african governance summary retrieved from file20iiagsummaryreport. Ibrahim index of african governance iiag data portal mo.
Africa must heed mo ibrahims good governance message. 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. The last publication of the mo ibrahim index of african governance was launched on monday 4th october 2010 in dakar. Ibrahim index of african governance iiag data portal mo ibrahim.
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