Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA)

The Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) is a tool used by the World Bank to evaluate a country's policies, institutions, and governance that impact economic development. It assesses factors like government effectiveness, policy reforms, and institutional quality to determine how well a country manages resources and fosters growth. A higher CPIA score indicates stronger institutions and policies, which can influence access to financial aid and loans. Essentially, it helps identify a country's readiness to implement development programs and ensures support is aligned with its institutional strengths and needs.