• THE BERGGRUEN GOVERNANCE INDEX

    An in-depth analysis of the effectiveness of governments in nearly 140 nations

New times demand new measures

Why do some countries perform poorly in delivering a high quality of life to their populations, even though they have the resources to do so? What factors drive a nation’s ability to provide health care, a clean environment and other essential benefits?

The Berggruen Governance Index, a collaboration between the Los Angeles-based Berggruen Institute and the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, analyzes the relationship between democratic accountability, state capacity and public goods provision to develop a deeper understanding of how governments can create a more resilient future for their people.

Take a closer look

Read and download the Executive Summary, Full Report and Case Studies from the 2022 Berggruen Governance Index.

Researchers: Explore the data for yourself on our interactive website and download datasets from the analysis.

An open-access issue of Global Policy showcases the Berggreun Governance Index. Read Advancing Governance Research: The Quest for a New Generation of Indicators.

“The Berggruen Governance Index presents a new approach to evaluating good governance. Understanding the relationships among the accountability of governments to their people, the capacity of the state to act, and the successful meeting of public needs is crucial for understanding the present and future of governance across the world.” 

— UCLA Luskin Professor Helmut Anheier, Principal Investigator