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Countries at the Crossroads is an annual survey of government performance in 30 key countries worldwide that are at a critical crossroads in determining their political future. Crossroads provides a unique comparative tool for assessing government performance in the areas of civil liberties, rule of law, anticorruption and transparency, and accountability and public voice. Through narratives, numerical scores, and specific policy recommendations, the survey is an indispensable tool for policymakers, scholars, and the international community.
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This survey evaluates government performance in 60 countries across the globe, including emerging market countries and "at-risk" states. The contributors review core issues relating to democratic governance such as accountability and public voice; civil liberties; the rule of law; and anti-corruption and transparency. The 2005 edition highlights free media and an independent judiciary as pressing priorities for regimes struggling with inadequate governmental accountability, weak rule of law, and pervasive corruption. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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