International Recognition
Cape Verde is often praised as an example among African nations, for its stability and developmental growth despite its lack of natural resources. Among others, it has been recognized with the following assessments:
| Index | Score | PALOP rank | CPLP rank | African rank | World rank | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Development Index | 0.568 | 70001000000000000001 | 70003000000000000003 | 700110000000000000010 | 7002133000000000000133 | 2011 |
| Ibrahim Index of African Governance | 78.4 | 70001000000000000001 | 70002000000000000002 | 2012 | ||
| Freedom of the Press | 28 (Free) | 70001000000000000001 | 70002000000000000002 | 70004000000000000004 | 700160000000000000060 | 2009 |
| Freedom in the World | 1/1 | 70001000000000000001 | 70001000000000000001 | 70001000000000000001 | 70001000000000000001 | 2012 |
| Press Freedom Index | 6,00 | 70001000000000000001 | 70001000000000000001 | 70001000000000000001 | 70009000000000000009 | 2012 |
| Democracy Index | 7.92 (Flawed democracy) | 70001000000000000001 | 70001000000000000001 | 70002000000000000002 | 700126000000000000026 | 2011 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 5.5 | 70001000000000000001 | 70002000000000000002 | 70002000000000000002 | 700141000000000000041 | 2011 |
| Index of Economic Freedom | 63.5 | 70001000000000000001 | 70001000000000000001 | 70004000000000000004 | 700166000000000000066 | 2012 |
| e-Government Readiness Index | 0.4054 | 70001000000000000001 | 70003000000000000003 | 70006000000000000006 | 7002108000000000000108 | 2010 |
| Failed States Index | 77.2 | 70002000000000000002 | 70003000000000000003 | 700114000000000000014 | 700189000000000000089 | 2010 |
| Networked Readiness Index | 3.57 | 70001000000000000001 | 70003000000000000003 | 700110000000000000010 | 700184000000000000084 | 2011 |
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