The Bertelsmann Stiftung’s Transformation Index (BTI)

The Bertelsmann Transformation Index (BTI) analyzes and ranks 137 countries based on their progress toward constitutional democracy and a socially responsible market economy. It also evaluates the quality of governance by examining how policymakers manage transformation processes. The dataset is divided into two main indices: Status Index and Governance Index. The Status Index, with its two analytic dimensions of political and economic transformation, identifies where each of the 137 countries stand on its path toward democracy under the rule of law and a social market economy. The Governance Index assesses the leadership’s ability to steer reforms effectively, focusing on criteria like resource efficiency, consensus-building, and international cooperation. The data is collected through expert assessments based on a standardized codebook with 49 questions covering 17 criteria. The BTI is widely used by policymakers, researchers, and organizations to assess governance quality and identify trends in global transformation processes.

Find more at: https://bti-project.org/en/methodology