Bertelsmann Transformation Index (BTI)

The Bertelsmann Transformation Index (BTI) is an international ranking of 125 developing and transition countries. It sheds light on the political and economic status of each country as well as on the political management performance by the relevant actors, through the publication of two rankings, the Status Index and the Management Index. Based on the dimensions of democracy, market economy and political management, a total of 17 criteria are subdivided into 52 questions. BTI countries are selected according to the following criteria: they have yet to achieve a fully consolidated democracy and market economy and have populations of more than two million.

Data Provider: Bertelsmann Foundation
Description of Data Provider: Private non-profit foundation based in Germany.
Data Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (BTI)
Type: Expert Assessment
Frequency: Prototype in 2003, biannual from 2006.
Public Access: Yes
Website: www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/SID-EFD8C694-604F9675/bst_engl/hs.xsl/index.html

Indicators from source

CATEGORY

SUB-CATEGORY

INDICATOR

Safety and Rule of Law

Rule of Law

Judicial Independence

 

 

Property Rights (clustered)

 

Accountability and Corruption

Prosecution of Abuse of Office

Participation and Human Rights

Participation

Strength of Democracy

 

 

 

Free and Fair Elections

 

Rights

Freedom of Expression

 

 

Freedom of Association (clustered)

 

 

Civil Liberties (clustered)

Sustainable Economic Opportunity

Private Sector

Competitive Environment (clustered)

 

Environment and Rural Sector

Role of Environment in Policy Formulation

Human Development

Education

Education Provision and Quality

 

Poverty and Health

Welfare Regime

 

 

Degree of Social Exclusion

Index Indicators

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