Journal article
The Good African Society Index
F Botha
Social Indicators Research | SPRINGER | Published : 2016
Abstract
This paper constructs a Good Society Index for 45 African countries, termed the Good African Society Index (GASI). The GASI consists of nine main indexes: (1) economic sustainability, (2) democracy and freedom, (3) child well-being, (4) environment and infrastructure, (5) safety and security, (6) health and health systems, (7) integrity and justice, (8) education, and (9) social sustainability and social cohesion. Each component is split into four sub-components for a total of 36 indicators. Tunisia ranks highest on the GASI, followed by Cape Verde and Botswana. Chad has the lowest GASI score, followed by Central African Republic and Cote d’Ivoire. The GASI is strongly related to the 2012 Hu..
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Funding Acknowledgements
Two anonymous referees provided very insightful comments and suggestions. Professor Ron Anderson as well as participants at the Biennial Conference of the Economic Society of South Africa, 25-27 September 2013, in Bloemfontein, also provided valuable suggestions. The financial support of Economic Research Southern Africa (ERSA) is acknowledged.