Singapore moves up 2 spots to top world ranking on government effectiveness
Singapore was ranked 11th in rule of law, No. 4 in ethical leadership, and No. 2 in property rights. PHOTO: ST FILE
Singapore has come out tops in a ranking that tracks the effectiveness of governments around the world, edging out Finland, which has topped the index since it was first published in 2021. What pushed Singapore up from third place on the annual Chandler Good Government Index in the past two editions to the first spot in 2023 was its performance in the pillars of leadership and foresight, strong institutions, financial stewardship, attractive marketplace and helping people rise.
But the Republic fared slightly worse in the two pillars of robust laws and policies, and global influence and reputation, than it did in 2022. The Chandler Institute of Governance said its report this year – its third – offers a special focus on how the pillars of good government stand together in the face of a polycrisis, which it defined as a cluster of global crises that interact to produce harms greater than each crisis would individually produce.
The mix of a deadly pandemic, bloody war and rampant inflation shone a spotlight on governments that have had to cope with relentless change and uncertainty while maintaining stability and adapting effectively, added the institute, a non-profit organisation headquartered in Singapore. It said Singapore’s Government was able to deliver during turbulent times as it had improved in the areas of implementation, strategic prioritisation and innovation. Read More…
