Questions about Global Organized Crime Index

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When was the Global Organized Crime Index first published?

The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime published its first global version of the index in 2021. A precursor report named ENACT Organised Crime Index for Africa appeared earlier in 2019.

What categories does the Global Organized Crime Index use to measure crime levels?

The framework divides indicators into two distinct categories called criminality and resilience. Criminality measures activities like drug trafficking while resilience gauges how well a country combats these threats through governance and law enforcement.

Which organizations fund the production of the Global Organized Crime Index editions?

Governmental bodies provide partial funding including contributions from the US Department of State, the European Union, and Norway. Interpol and ISS offer institutional support to validate findings and expand reach.

How are countries ranked in the 2023 Global Organized Crime Index report?

Countries rank higher when their vulnerability increases rather than when they successfully resist criminal groups. The composite index combines both criminality and resilience metrics into a single number where higher scores indicate greater exposure to transnational organized crime networks.

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