Robust governance systems, including the coordination capacity of government authorities, are needed to accelerate the transition to an economy that is resilient and advances forest, sustainable land use, biodiversity, and climate goals. In 2019, the coordination capacity of government authorities was rated adequate to good for just 31 out of 134 countries. This global index from the Berggruen Index (using data from Varieties of Democracy) includes data from 134 countries and is composed of indicators which assess whether public administrations are rule-based and operate under a culture of ethics and integrity. This includes whether they are adequately resourced, hire based on merit, and demonstrate behavior that is rigorous and impartial. This includes whether they exhibit cronyism or clientelist behavior that prioritizes particular interest groups over the broader public. Strong administrative capacity enables effective coordination which is essential for delivering the types of ambitious policies and actions that can spur systems change.  

Robust governance systems, including the coordination capacity of government authorities, are needed to accelerate the transition to an economy that is resilient and advances forest, sustainable land use, biodiversity, and climate goals. In 2019, the coordination capacity of government authorities was rated adequate to good for just 31 out of 134 countries. This global index from the Berggruen Index (using data from Varieties of Democracy) includes data from 134 countries and is composed of indicators which assess whether public administrations are rule-based and operate under a culture of ethics and integrity. This includes whether they are adequately resourced, hire based on merit, and demonstrate behavior that is rigorous and impartial. This includes whether they exhibit cronyism or clientelist behavior that prioritizes particular interest groups over the broader public. Strong administrative capacity enables effective coordination which is essential for delivering the types of ambitious policies and actions that can spur systems change.