Report: Ghana Ranks 5th as Best-Governed Country in Africa

A recent assessment conducted by World Economics, a prominent research organization based in the United Kingdom, has positioned Ghana as the 5th best-governed country on the African continent, securing the top position in West Africa.

The rankings, which evaluate governance across four key indexes including corruption perception, rule of law, press freedom, and political rights, have placed Ghana with a grade of B and an index score of 61.7.

According to data published on World Economics’ website, Mauritius claimed the top spot in Africa with a grade of B and an index score of 69.3, closely followed by Namibia in 2nd place with an index of 69.1. South Africa and Botswana secured the 3rd and 4th positions respectively, preceding Ghana in the rankings.

Ghana’s commendable ranking reflects its relatively high scores across all measured dimensions, outperforming its West African counterparts. Senegal, Ghana’s closest West African competitor, secured the 6th position with a grade of C and an index score of 53.6.

On a global scale, Ghana positioned itself at 48th place, surpassing several countries including Argentina, Brazil, India, and Nigeria.

World Economics, with a significant presence in the financial world for over three decades, has provided investors with valuable insights into the governance landscape across more than 150 countries through their recent rankings.