From economic strength to responsible governance: Former President Kovind backs push for new global measure of power
The Responsible Nations Index evaluates countries on seven dimensions with 58 indicators to promote ethical governance and global stewardship, shifting focus from traditional power metrics.
- On Monday, Former President Ram Nath Kovind launched the Responsible Nations Index in New Delhi, proposing it redefine global power by assessing nations' responsibility toward citizens, environment, and international community.
- WIF developed the RNI over a three-year academic and policy exercise with input from Jawaharlal Nehru University and validation by the Indian Institute of Management, Mumbai, anchored in dharma.
- The RNI is operationalised through seven dimensions, 15 aspects and 58 indicators, supported by methodological inputs from academic partners including Indian Institute of Management Mumbai, while Ram Nath Kovind said, `A country can be economically prosperous and yet remain irresponsible`.
- The ceremony concluded with the ceremonial release of the Responsible Nations Index report, marking the start of what World Intellectual Foundation called a long-term global conversation; Sudhanshu Mittal, Founder and Secretary of WIF, said the RNI represents a decisive move away from power-centric evaluations.
- Organisers said the RNI challenges reliance on economic size, military strength and technological advancement, warning irresponsible power can destabilise regions and burden neighbouring countries.
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India far ahead of the US, China and Pakistan in new Responsible Nations' Index
India is far ahead of nations like the United States, China and Pakistan in the Responsible Nations' Index (RNI) launched by former President Ram Nath Kovind. While Singapore ranked first, Switzerland was second and Denmark third. The Central African Republic stood last on the 154-nation index. India's neighbour, Pakistan, was in the 90th place. China was ranked 68th and the US 66th, according to the RNI. What is the Responsible Nations' Index? …
From economic strength to responsible governance: Former President Kovind backs push for new global measure of power - The Tribune
Endorsing this approach, he warned that material success alone cannot define national progress. 'A country can be economically prosperous and yet remain irresponsible,' Kovind said, calling for ethics, dignity, and moral conduct to be placed at the centre of governance. India today sought to reposition the global conversation on development and power with the launch of the Responsible Nations Index (RNI), signalling a shift from traditional econ…
From economic strength to responsible governance: Former President Kovind backs push for new global measure of power
Endorsing this approach, he warned that material success alone cannot define national progress. "A country can be economically prosperous and yet remain irresponsible," Kovind said, calling for ethics, dignity, and moral conduct to be placed at the centre of governance. India today sought to reposition the global conversation on development and power with the launch of the Responsible Nations Index (RNI), signalling a shift from traditional econ…
India ranks 16 among 154 countries on Responsible Nations Index
India secured 16th place out of 154 countries in the new Responsible Nations Index, a framework assessing national conduct towards citizens, the environment, and the world. The index, launched by the World Intellectual Foundation, highlights that economic strength doesn't guarantee responsible behavior, with developing nations often outperforming wealthier ones in key areas.
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