The Capacity Observatory · The Capacity Institute

Global Capacity
Index

A rigorous annual measurement of execution capacity across nations — tracking how effectively the world's governments and major institutions translate strategy into results.

In Planning · Q1 2028

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The NCIx proved it is possible to measure execution capacity with rigour and replicability. The GCIx extends that methodology globally — producing the first comparative picture of institutional execution across nations.

What to Expect

What Global CapacityIndex Will Offer

01

Global Benchmark

A composite execution capacity score for 60+ nations, enabling direct comparison of institutional performance across contexts.

02

Pillar Methodology

The same six-pillar framework as the NCIx — adapted for cross-national application with country-specific data sources.

03

Annual Edition

Published annually, the GCIx will track how national execution capacity evolves — identifying improvements, regressions, and reform effects.

04

Country Profiles

Deep-dive reports providing institution-level breakdowns, historical trends, and peer comparison for each nation assessed.

05

Regional Analysis

Aggregate regional indices enabling comparison of execution capacity across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and beyond.

06

Policy Guidance

Practical recommendations for governments seeking to improve their GCIx scores, translated into execution system reforms.

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