World Governance Indicators (WGI)

The World Governance Indicators (WGI) are a set of measures that assess how effectively governments operate across several key areas, such as political stability, rule of law, control of corruption, and government effectiveness. Developed by the World Bank, they summarize complex aspects of governance into a few indicators, allowing comparisons across countries. Higher scores typically indicate better governance, which can influence a country's development, investment climate, and citizens' quality of life. The WGI help policymakers, researchers, and investors understand governance strengths and challenges worldwide.