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Update: WJP Rule of Law Index 2020 News & Highlights

Launched on March 11, the WJP Rule of Law Index 2020 ([link removed]) accelerated a vital and growing conversation about the importance of the rule of law worldwide. As seen in the media mentions below, this discussion and debate is taking place in every corner of the world.

Now, as a spreading pandemic tests our institutions and societies, our work to define and measure the rule of law is more pressing than ever. Rule of law promises to both shape and be shaped by the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic. Core rule of law principles—accountability of both citizens and government, fundamental rights, and open government processes—can play a critical role in a successful response to the COVID-19 crisis. But at the same time, the pandemic poses fresh challenges to these principles, exacerbating division and inequality in our societies and creating opportunities for corruption and abuse of power.

The WJP Rule of Law Index 2020 helps us understand these dynamics and compare rule of law trends and practices in 128 countries and jurisdictions worldwide. It relies on both household and practitioner surveys (including public health experts) to provide independent, original information on rule of law performance over a five-year period. This data is available for free in our downloadable report or new interactive portal ([link removed]) , and we believe it will serve as an important source of insight for policymakers, citizens, businesses, and researchers in the coming months and years.

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Panel moderator Philippe Leroux-Martin (right) discusses the 2020 WJP Rule of Law Index with global launch panelists (from left) Alejandro Ponce, Elizabeth Andersen, Margaret Lewis, and Maria Stephan.

Global Launch Highlights
Washington, DC

The WJP Rule of Law Index 2020 launched globally in Washington, DC on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. The virtual event (co-hosted by the United States Institute of Peace ([link removed]) ) explored findings from the new report. WJP's chief research officer reviewed important insights and data trends from the report following keynote remarks from Joe Foti of the Open Government Partnership. A panel discussion then shared underlying factors behind the results, as well as the policy implications for those invested in strengthening the rule of law.
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Media Highlights

Since the global launch, the WJP Rule of Law Index 2020 has been featured in more than 230 media stories in 50 countries. Coverage has spanned regions and has featured both positive and negative movement in Index rankings and scores. Explore coverage around the world below, and don't miss WJP's latest Rule of Law Talk podcast ([link removed]) on the state of the rule of law in China with global launch panelist and China expert Margaret Lewis (with more podcasts coming soon.)
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Iran, Cameroon lead worldwide declines in the rule of law ([link removed])
March 15, 2020

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PH rule of law ranking under Duterte continues to plummet ([link removed])
March 13, 2020

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Bahamas Urged: Use 'Rule Of Law' Fall As Opportunity ([link removed])
March 12, 2020

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The rule of law is under duress everywhere ([link removed])
March 17, 2020

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US falls out of top 20 in Rule of Law Index while global declines continue ([link removed])
March 12, 2020

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Malaysia rises four places in global rule of law index ([link removed])
March 11, 2020

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Liberia Drops in Rule of Law Ranking ([link removed])
March 26, 2020

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Singapore tops global survey on order and security ([link removed])
March 12, 2020

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Uruguay rose one place in the Rule of Law Index and is the first in the region ([link removed])
March 11, 2020

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Global Rule of Law Index reveals worrying trends for human rights protection ([link removed])
March 26, 2020

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Mexico moves backward in rule of law ([link removed]--)
March 11, 2020

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Hong Kong hits back at US report on 'police brutality', saying city has been dealing with unprecedented protest violence ([link removed])
March 12, 2020

European Launch Highlights
Brussels, Belgium

On March 16, the World Justice Project, the KU Leuven Global Governance Center in Brussels,and the Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law co-hosted a WJP Rule of Law Index 2020 launch event focused on presenting our latest rule of law data to a European audience. Due to coronavirus concerns, the in-person event was changed to a webinar format—which means everyone can now enjoy a web-optimized presentation of findings. View the recording here ([link removed]) .
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Thank you to all who attended WJP's virtual launch events for the latest WJP Rule of Law Index report. Please note that scheduled launch events in the Philippines and Singapore have been postponed until further notice.

The 2020 report and insights are available for download below, and be sure to explore WJP's new interactive website ([link removed]) featuring current and historical data and trends.

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Download the 2020 Index ([link removed]) (PDF)


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