The international Chandler Institute of Governance has just released the 2025 edition of its Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI), a ranking that measures the quality of governance in over 100 countries worldwide.
The report defines good governance as a balance between transparency, accountability, and efficiency in public decision-making, principles that, according to the authors, play a crucial role in accelerating economic growth, promoting sustainable development, and improving citizens’ well-being.
In other words, the report focuses on the strength of institutions, the quality of policies implemented, and their ability to create real-world impact**.
Tunisia: Still Fragile Governance
In the 2025 edition, Tunisia ranks 96th out of 120 countries evaluated. At the African level, it holds the 15th spot out of 28, placing it rather low in the regional ranking.
A closer look reveals uneven performance across the assessed categories:
– 98th globally for leadership and foresight,
– 90th for the quality of laws and public policies,
– 72nd in institutional strength—its highest score.
Tunisia ranks 37th globally for its market activity, while its international influence and reputation place it at 79th. In terms of social mobility facilitation, it comes in at 81st.
On the continental level, Tunisia’s neighbors outperform it in governance rankings. Africa’s top five are: Mauritius (51st globally), Rwanda (59th), Botswana (61st), Morocco, (75th) and South Africa (77th).
Following them are Tanzania (78th), Egypt (81st), Senegal (83rd), Ghana (86th), Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire (90th) and Namibia, which shares the same rank.
The data highlights Tunisia’s noticeable lag compared to its neighbors, who have more effectively strengthened their governance systems.
These gaps reflect key challenges, particularly in transparency and the efficiency of public decision-making.
On the world stage, Singapore tops the ranking with a governance model built on foresight, efficiency, and strong long-term vision. It outranks Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Sweden—nations often praised for the strength of their institutions, transparency, and quality of public services.
Among Arab countries, the United Arab Emirates stands out, ranking 9th globally. The UAE excels particularly in the “leadership and forward vision” category, where it places second worldwide, just behind Singapore.
At the bottom of the ranking are countries with the most fragile governance systems.
Venezuela (120th), Sierra Leone (119th), Angola (118th), Zimbabwe (117th) and Nigeria (116th) trail with the lowest scores on the index.
These nations share common challenges tied to instability, corruption, and failing institutions.
