Which African countries demonstrate the best overall governance?
Good governance is a boon for business and economic growth through the constraint of corruption. According to the Ibrahim Index of Good Governance 2009 developed and maintained by African institutions, the top seven governance performers in Africa are Mauritius, Cape Verde, Seychelles, Botswana, South Africa, Namibia and Ghana. Of special note, Rwanda was recognized by both the World Bank and Transparency International for making significant improvements in the last few years. • Which African countries possess the most economic freedom? While there is no single definition of economic freedom, one of the key components is the ability to enter and compete in markets. According to the Index of Economic Freedom, the top seven African performers compared globally are Mauritius (18th), Botswana (34th), South Africa (61st), Uganda (63rd), Namibia (71st), Madagascar (73rd) and Cape Verde (77th). • Which African countries have the best environment to facilitate business? The top seven African n
