Government Effectiveness - WGI – KPI Status Overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Baseline | 0.8 (2018) |
| Current | 0.95 |
| Target 2030 | >1.8 (top 10) |
| Target 2040 | >1.8 (top 10) |
| Status | On Track |
Trajectory Analysis
Government effectiveness has improved from 0.8 to 0.95, reflecting gains in e-government service delivery, civil-service reform, and public-investment management. However, the target of 1.8 for a top-10 ranking represents a very ambitious jump, requiring more than doubling the current score. Sustained annual improvement of roughly 0.06 to 0.08 points is needed. The improvement to date reflects real institutional strengthening, particularly in digital service delivery and performance management.
Risk Factors
Bureaucratic resistance to reform could slow progress. Capacity constraints in planning and evaluation units limit evidence-based policymaking. Inter-ministerial coordination remains a challenge. The gap between top-performing and lagging ministries creates uneven service quality.
Positive Signals
The National Programme for Enhancing Economic Diversification (Tanfeedh) has improved delivery mechanisms. The e.oman platform is raising service-delivery standards. Performance-based budgeting is being piloted across ministries. Citizen-satisfaction surveys are driving continuous improvement.
Methodology Note
World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI) Government Effectiveness estimate, ranging from approximately -2.5 to +2.5. Captures perceptions of public-service quality, policy formulation and implementation quality, and the credibility of the government’s commitment to such policies.
This tracker is updated quarterly by the Oman Vision 2040 Research Unit. Data sources include NCSI, the Central Bank of Oman, the World Bank, and relevant international organisations. Methodological notes are provided for transparency; users should consult primary sources for the most current figures.