The Philippines' 2023 performance in the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI) reveals significant challenges in key areas such as political stability, rule of law, and corruption control.
The World Bank 's Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI) has been a widely used tool for measuring governance quality in over 215 countries since 1996. The WGI evaluates six key dimensions of governance: Voice and Accountability, Political Stability and Absence of Violence/Terrorism, Government Effectiveness, Regulatory Quality, Rule of Law, and Control of Corruption. Each dimension is scored out of 100, providing a comprehensive assessment of a country's governance performance.
The Philippines' 2023 WGI results reveal a mixed picture. While the country performed moderately well in Voice and Accountability, ranking third among the six Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members, it lagged significantly in other crucial areas. The Philippines scored poorly in Political Stability and Absence of Violence/Terrorism, Government Effectiveness, Regulatory Quality, Rule of Law, and Control of Corruption, placing last among its ASEAN counterparts in these dimensions.This performance highlights the need for the Philippines to prioritize improvements in key areas such as peace and order, rule of law enforcement, and anti-corruption efforts. The WGI serves as a valuable benchmark for the country's governance journey, providing insights into areas that require focused attention and strategic interventions. By leveraging these insights, the Philippine government can develop targeted policies and programs aimed at enhancing its governance capacity and achieving its social, political, and economic development goals
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