Togo Shows Improvement in Rule of Law Index
Washington D.C. - Togo Ranks 103 out of 139 Countries Globally
The World Justice Project (WJP) has released its Rule of Law Index 2021, evaluating the rule of law in 139 countries or jurisdictions. According to the report, Togo has shown a four-position improvement and ranked 103rd globally.
Factors Evaluated in the Report
The WJP Rule of Law Index is an annual report based on national surveys of over 138,000 households and 4,200 legal practitioners and experts worldwide. The report covers eight factors:
- Constraints on Government Powers
- Absence of Corruption
- Open Government
- Fundamental Rights
- Order and Security
- Regulatory Enforcement
- Civil Justice
- Criminal Justice
Togo’s Scores
According to the report, Togo scored highest in “Order and Security” with a global rank of 67, followed by “Absence of Corruption” with a global rank of 82. The country’s lowest scores were in “Open Government” (134/139) and “Constraints on Government Powers” (126/139).
Regional Rankings
The report also shows that Togo ranked 13th out of 33 countries in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, and 18th out of 18 low-income countries.
Biggest Declines in Rule of Law
Belarus and Myanmar recorded the biggest decline in rule of law in the past year, with declines of -7.5% and -6.3%, respectively. Nigeria, Nicaragua, Kyrgyz Republic, and Argentina tied for the third-biggest decline at -3.7%.
Importance of the WJP Rule of Law Index
The WJP Rule of Law Index provides current and reliable information to policymakers, civil society organizations, academics, citizens, and legal professionals, among others, to:
- Encourage policy reforms
- Guide program development
- Inform research to strengthen the rule of law
About the World Justice Project
The World Justice Project is an independent, multidisciplinary organization working to create knowledge, build awareness, and stimulate action to advance the rule of law worldwide.