Ghana ranked best in governance in West Africa – World Economics Governance Index report

Ghana is ranked best perform­ing country in governance in West Africa. This is from the recent World Economics Governance Index report.

The report, which was released by the World Economics Re­search, based in London, United Kingdom, also placed Ghana fifth on the overall position in Africa.

From the report, Ghana has exhibited remarkable advancements across various governance indicators, including political stability, rule of law, accountability and government effectiveness.

The statement said the coun­try’s consistent efforts in uphold­ing democratic values, ensuring transparency, and promoting inclusive policies had contributed significantly to its high ranking.

It said, the ranking reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to demo­cratic principles and effective gov­ernance systems, positioning it as a beacon of stability and progress in the region.

The governance evaluation, which considered factors like po­litical rights, law and order, press freedom and corruption, placed Ghana at a respectable position of grade B and a score of 61.7. The data is ranked on a 0-100 scale where 0 stands for bad and 100 stands for as good as it gets.

The report said Ghana’s dedica­tion to good governance is under­scored by its successful democrat­ic transitions of power, adherence to constitutional principles, and robust institutions that uphold the rule of law.

It also mentioned that the peaceful and orderly conduct of elections, coupled with the smooth transfer of power, ex­emplified Ghana’s commitment to democratic governance and political stability.

Furthermore, Ghana’s proactive approach to combating corrup­tion and promoting transparency has earned commendation within the international community.

The report said implementing anti-corruption measures, and establishing accountabil­ity mechanisms have enhanced public trust in governmental institutions and fostered a condu­cive environment for sustainable development.

It noted that recognising Ghana as the top-perform­ing country in West Africa and its fifth-place ranking in Africa underscored the nation’s progress and commitment to advancing governance standards.

The report serves as a testa­ment to resilience, dedication, and unwavering pursuit of excellence in governance, and requires continued efforts to excel on the global comparative level.

The report identified Ghanaians healthy participation in the democratic processes, which merited recognition, as democracy entails among other things the interaction of citizens with established institutions, laws, and the elected actors of gover­nance, within an atmosphere of tolerance.