Strong Institutions Index: Georgia achieves historic high

As part of its Good Governance 2025 Report, the European Commission has released the Strong Institutions Index, in which Georgia has reached a new historic high. Measured on a 100% scale, Georgia scored 63%, securing 34th place globally.

In terms of institutional strength, Georgia outperforms all EU membership candidate countries and 13 EU and NATO member states, including Portugal, Croatia, Greece, Slovakia, Hungary, Albania, North Macedonia, Malta, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Romania, and Turkey, among others.

The global assessment of institutional strength was based on four key criteria: coordination, data capabilities, implementation, and bureaucratic quality. Georgia ranked 24th globally for coordination and 25th for bureaucratic quality.

“Institutions such as ministries, public departments, and legislative bodies form the cornerstone of well-functioning governments. Strong institutions are purpose-driven, capable of coordination and effective collaboration, responsive to new information, and able to translate plans and policies into concrete actions and programs”, the report said.

The Strong Institutions Index is compiled by the Chandler Institute of Governance, headquartered in Singapore.

The report draws on data and research from internationally recognised sources, including the United Nations, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the World Economic Forum, and other global assessment organisations.