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Merit System Evaluation Index in Government Administration
Government Merit Index
• The Government Merit Index (GMI) is a composite indicator that integrates three main indicators: the Social Progress Index (SPI), the Freedom Index (FI), and the Misery Index (MI). It aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of government performance in meeting citizens' needs by evaluating quality of life, individual freedoms, and economic well-being.
Measurement Methodology:
The development of the Government Merit Index (GMI) required a thorough review conducted over several years, involving the analysis of articles and global indicators. Despite challenges and differing views among researchers on the optimal methods, we relied on specific academic indicators that offer a reliable and comprehensive evaluation, comparing government performance across countries rather than providing an absolute measure. Results are aggregated and combined with a set of indicators reflecting the country's progress in societal engagement, adding depth to the assessment.
Mathematical Methodology:
The Government Merit Index (GMI) represents an average of three normalized scores across the following key levels:
1. Overall Service Provision Level (Social Progress Index (SPI)):
- Evaluates the quality of essential services provided by the government, such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
- This indicator includes assessments of basic human needs, the foundations of a decent living, and the opportunities available for citizens to achieve a dignified life.
2. Intermediate Level of Trust in Political Institutions (Freedom Index (FI)):
- Measures the extent of individual freedoms and the impact of political institutions on them.
- This indicator encompasses various criteria such as the electoral process, political pluralism, government performance, freedom of expression, civil society rights, rule of law, and individual rights.
3. Partial Policy-Making Level (Misery Index (MI)):
- Assesses the government's ability to effectively manage the economy.
- This indicator reflects the impact of unemployment rates, inflation, lending rates, and GDP growth on citizens' well-being and their trust in the government.
GMI Calculation:
GMI=50%SPI+30%FI+20%(MI−100)
Deposit Certificate Number: 4-0019/2014