Formation of Advisory Committee on WGI Methodology
For over two decades, the Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI) have been a leading global project for measuring governance, drawing on perceptions data. As part of our commitment to maintaining high standards in measurement, we have convened an Advisory Committee to review and advise on key aspects of the WGI methodology.
The Advisory Committee comprises distinguished experts in governance, statistics, and composite indicator methodology, including:
External committee members:
- Joseph Asunka (CEO, Afrobarometer)
- Anna Budzanowska (Assistant Professor, Cracow University of Economics and Silesian University in Katowice)
- Noha El-Mikawy (Dean of the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, The American University in Cairo)
- Eduardo Engel (Professor, University of Chile)
- Elena Korosteleva (Professor, University of Warwick)
- Kyle Marquardt (Professor, University of Bergen. Head of Methodology for Varieties of Democracy)
- Karthik Muralidharan (Professor, University of California, San Diego)
- Benjamin Reist (Principal Statistician, NORC at the University of Chicago)
- Rajesh Srinivasan (Global Research Director, Gallup World Poll)
- Martin Williams (Associate Professor, University of Michigan and Oxford University)
- Tricia Yeoh (Associate Professor of Practice, University of Nottingham Malaysia)
World Bank committee members:
- Chiara Bronchi (Practice Manager, Prosperity Vertical)
- Aart Kraay (Chief Economist, Prosperity Vertical)
- Bob Rijkers (Senior Economist, Research Group)
- Daniel Rogger (Research Manager, Impact Group)
- Mahvish Shaukat (Economist, Research Group)
In Spring 2025, members of the Advisory Committee conducted an independent review of the WGI methodology. Building on a range of background papers and reference materials, the Committee offered observations and recommendations to help further develop and articulate the WGI framework. The Advisory Committee’s recommendations are available here. This document also reflects on key findings from the 2024 External Panel Review (here) and provides additional insights to support the continued strengthening of the WGI framework.
The Committee’s role is advisory. Members provide expert feedback on methodological questions; however, full responsibility for the design, decisions, and implementation of the WGI framework rests solely with the WGI team.