CGD Index

Ranking the Rich 2004

By FOREIGN POLICY, Center for Global Development

Posted May 2004

Country: Ireland

The CGD/FP Commitment to Development Index ranks 21 of the worlds' richest countries based on how much their policies help or hinder development in poorer nations. The index examines seven policy categories: foreign aid, investment, openness to immigration, responsible environmental practices, contributions to internationally approved security operations, support for technology development, and openness to international trade. Scores in green indicate a prticularly favorable score, and scores in red indicate poor performance. Substantial improvements in method explain more changes in rank since 2003.

Overall Rank: 18 2003 Rank: 15
Aid	Investment	Migration	Environment
3	2.7	5.8	2.8

Security	Technology	Trade
5.5	2	5.8