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4-7-2007
 
COOK ISLANDS HIGHEST RANKED FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE
 
The Cook Islands is the highest ranking on good governance in a research report carried out by the University of the South Pacific among seven Pacific nations and led by the Asian Development Bank.

According to the report, the Cook Islands overall index increased sharply in 1996 following the start of the reform programme. The programme was in response to the economic crisis in 1995-96.

The reform programme led to reduced external debt, public sector reform, promotion of the private sector and improving the competitive environment among others.