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
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CATEGORY |
SUB-CATEGORY |
INDICATOR |
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Safety and Rule of Law |
Rule of Law |
Judicial Independence |
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Property Rights (clustered) |
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Accountability and Corruption |
Prosecution of Abuse of Office |
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Participation and Human Rights |
Participation |
Strength of Democracy
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Free and Fair Elections |
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Rights |
Freedom of Expression |
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Freedom of Association (clustered) |
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Civil Liberties (clustered) |
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Sustainable Economic Opportunity |
Private Sector |
Competitive Environment (clustered) |
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Environment and Rural Sector |
Role of Environment in Policy Formulation |
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Human Development |
Education |
Education Provision and Quality |
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Poverty and Health |
Welfare Regime |
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Degree of Social Exclusion |