World Justice Project 230d ago

As WJP Researcher Gustavo Núñez explains, strengthening access to justice doesn’t just improve institutions—it drives inclusive growth, accountability, and even national well-being. Despite global declines in the rule of law, some countries are showing that real progress is possible. This year, the Dominican Republic achieved the world’s largest improvement in Civil Justice and the second highest in Criminal Justice—areas where change is notoriously difficult. So what does justice look like where you live? Explore the data, see the stories behind the scores, and use them to power reform. ➡️ Explore the WJP Rule of Law Index: https://worldjusticeproject.org/index #WJPRuleofLawIndex2025 #RuleOfLaw #Justice #DataForJustice #Governance #Development