LGPI Report (2015)

The Local Governance Performance Index (LGPI) provides a new approach to the measurement, analysis and improvement of local governances. The LGPI is a tool that aims to help countries collect, assess, and benchmark detailed information around issues of local and public sector performance and service delivery to citizens and businesses. It is also a methodology, using heavily clustered surveys to uncover important local - level variation in governance and service provision. This information aid s policymakers and development specialists in designing specific action plans, provide s an initial benchmark from which to measure of progress, and empower s citizens ’ and businesses’ voices to influence government efforts on improving quality and access of public service delivery.