New Index Measures the Rule of Law Around the World
The World Justice Project recently unveiled the Rule of Law Index, a new initiative that will examine and assess the rule of law in over 100 nations. While it is still in its prototype stages, the initiative could potentially be used as a tool to increase government accountability and renew commitments to the basic principles of law and human rights worldwide. The index does not rank countries on a scale, but instead offers profiles that measure a country’s performance based on a variety of indicators, including corruption, access to services, and respect for property rights.
William Neukom, a founder of the World Justice Project, describes the project as a way to constructively engage with rogue nations “in a relentless and long-term way.” The project is a step towards increasing robust legal protections and fair enforcement around the world. To read more on the Index, click here.
New Index Measures the Rule of Law Around the World
opia – July 9, 2008 @ 5:07 pm · News
The World Justice Project recently unveiled the Rule of Law Index, a new initiative that will examine and assess the rule of law in over 100 nations. While it is still in its prototype stages, the initiative could potentially be used as a tool to increase government accountability and renew commitments to the basic principles of law and human rights worldwide. The index does not rank countries on a scale, but instead offers profiles that measure a country’s performance based on a variety of indicators, including corruption, access to services, and respect for property rights.
William Neukom, a founder of the World Justice Project, describes the project as a way to constructively engage with rogue nations “in a relentless and long-term way.” The project is a step towards increasing robust legal protections and fair enforcement around the world. To read more on the Index, click here.
Comment by Christian Milan | August 11, 2008