OECD in comparison: Germany well prepared for the future

Germany is better prepared for the future than many other members of the OECD. That is the conclusion reached by a study released as part of the Sustainable Governance Indicators (SGI), a Bertelsmann Stiftung project that compares the 31 OECD member states in terms of their need for and ability to implement reform. According to the SGI's Status Index, which examines quality of democracy and policy performance, Germany ranks a respectable 8th out of 31.  

Study shows Germany lags in social justice

Among the 31 members of the OECD, Germany ranks 15th -- only mid-field -- when it comes to the areas of poverty reduction, educational access, employment, social cohesion, social equality and intergenerational equity. Those are the findings of a recent study carried out by the Bertelsmann Stiftung. According to the study, the countries that lead in these areas include the northern European nations of Iceland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland, with Turkey taking last place.

Examining the OECD members' need for and ability to reform -- 2011 Sustainable Governance Indicators published in book form

What is the quality of democracy among OECD member states? Which countries have been particularly successful achieving sustainable policymaking outcomes? How capable is each country in terms of implementing reform? Answers to these questions are provided by "Sustainable Governance Indicators 2011 -- Policy Performance and Governance Capacities in the OECD," recently published by Verlag Bertelsmann Stiftung.

Setbacks for democracy and rule of law in Hungary and Slovakia

Findings from the 2011 SGI for Central and Eastern Europe were presented in Budapest

SGI 2011 Broschure

Codebook SGI 20111

Welcome to the Sustainable Governance Indicators 2011 (SGI), a survey of sustainable policy performance and governance capacities in the OECD world (www.sgi-network.org).

Our goal is to assess sustainable policy performance by analyzing outcomes in key policy areas and strategic capacities of governments.

This codebook is intended to ensure a common understanding of SGI methodology and the assessment procedures.