Overview
Our Country Benchmarking for Policy service provides governments and multilateral organizations with evidence-based country comparisons that inform strategic policy decisions. Built on the Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index, we deliver comprehensive benchmarking data and analysis that helps policymakers understand their country's position, identify priorities, and track progress toward national objectives.
With 4 governments already using the GSCI for policy development, we provide a proven framework for evidence-based decision-making that integrates environmental, social, governance, and economic dimensions of national performance.
Why Country Benchmarking Matters for Policy
Evidence-Based Policy Development
Effective policy requires understanding current position relative to peers and best practices. Country benchmarking provides the evidence base needed for informed policy decisions, resource allocation, and priority setting.
By comparing performance across multiple dimensions and countries, policymakers can identify gaps, learn from leaders, and set realistic yet ambitious targets for national development.
What We Offer
Comprehensive Country Comparisons
Compare your country's performance across environmental, social, governance, and economic dimensions against 192 countries worldwide. Identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
- • Overall GSCI rankings and scores
- • Dimension-level analysis (Natural, Social, Intellectual, Governance, Economic Capital)
- • Indicator-level comparisons across 230+ metrics
- • Regional and income-group peer comparisons
Historical Trend Analysis
Track your country's progress over time using 50+ years of historical data. Understand long-term trends, assess policy impacts, and identify emerging challenges.
- • Long-term trend analysis (5, 10, 25+ years)
- • Policy impact assessment
- • Trajectory forecasting
- • Historical peer comparison
Gap Analysis & Priority Identification
Identify specific areas where your country underperforms relative to peers or aspirational targets. Prioritize policy interventions based on gaps and potential impact.
- • Performance gap identification
- • Priority area mapping
- • Quick wins vs. strategic challenges
- • Resource allocation recommendations
Best Practice Learning
Learn from countries that excel in specific areas. Understand what policies and approaches have worked elsewhere and how they might be adapted to your context.
- • Leader identification and analysis
- • Policy and practice comparison
- • Success factor analysis
- • Adaptation recommendations
Custom Policy Briefs & Reports
Tailored reports and policy briefs designed for your specific needs, whether for cabinet briefings, parliamentary committees, or public communication.
- • Executive summaries for senior leadership
- • Detailed technical reports
- • Sector-specific analysis
- • Public communication materials
Policy Applications
National Development Planning
Use comprehensive benchmarking data to inform national development strategies, identify priorities, and set evidence-based targets.
Sustainability Strategy
Develop national sustainability strategies grounded in international comparisons and best practices.
SDG Implementation & Monitoring
Support Sustainable Development Goals implementation with GSCI data that aligns with SDG indicators and targets.
Sectoral Policy Development
Inform specific policy areas such as energy, education, health, governance, and economic policy with relevant benchmarking data.
Performance Monitoring & Evaluation
Track progress on policy implementation and national goals with regular benchmarking updates and trend analysis.
International Positioning
Understand and communicate your country's international standing to attract investment, tourism, and talent.
Government Adoption
4 Governments Using GSCI
Four governments worldwide have adopted the Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index as a tool for policy development and national planning, validating its utility for evidence-based decision-making.
These governments use GSCI benchmarking to identify priorities, track progress, learn from international best practices, and communicate their sustainability performance to citizens and international stakeholders.
Benefits for Governments
Evidence-based policy development
Clear priority identification
International best practice learning
Progress tracking and accountability
Stakeholder communication tool
Credible third-party assessment