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CIVILIZATION EFFICIENCY INDEX
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The theory behind the Civilization Efficiency Index is based on the idea that a state’s worth should be measured not only by its economic success but also by its broader contribution to civilization as a whole. We monitor and shape this progress through the CEI_Mind system: a global database compiling studies, including those that underpin the 10 global indices making up the Civilization Efficiency Index (CEI). This tool maps the real-world influence of research, connecting it to key indices like the EPI, GCI, and others from top global organizations and academic institutions.
The system increases transparency by showing how research is converted into action, making it easier for stakeholders to verify data sources. Researchers, policymakers, and institutions can quickly access and verify data sources, seeing how research is applied globally and locally.
This system adds credibility to the CEI, EPI etc. by providing evidence of research behind each indicator, helping researchers understand the real-world impact of their work on international metrics and policies. It enhances confidence in the indices and fosters a better understanding of their importance.
We actively document how governments, businesses, and NGOs/NPOs respond to and incorporate empirical evidence into their decision-making processes. This effort includes gathering and sharing organizational statements, interviews, comments, positions, and contributions, as these responses serve not only as indicators of engagement but also as signals to the wider public and professional communities about the priorities of leading organizations and key institutions.
By distributing this content to diverse audiences, including advocacy groups, media, and stakeholders, the platform helps spotlight organizations’ positions on critical issues.
In doing so, it facilitates informed dialogue and enhances the visibility of organizations that apply empirical data from meaningful research relevant to their field of work.
Information on each of these items is accessible not just to the index compilers but also within the commentaries accompanying the studies in the website database, allowing for impartial review and analysis.
Database: https://mind.trl-global.org/researches/
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Global Innovation Index – a measure of a country’s innovation capabilities. The Global Innovation Index is published by:
Cornell University
https://www.cornell.edu
INSEAD: The Business School for the World
https://www.insead.edu
World Intellectual Property Organization
https://www.wipo.int/
https://www.globalinnovationindex.org
Global Competitiveness Index – a measure of a country’s competitiveness. The Global Competitiveness Index is published by:
World Economic Forum
https://www.weforum.org
https://www.weforum.org/reports/the-global-competitiveness-report-2020/
Global Peace Index – a measure of a country’s peacefulness. The Global Peace Index is published by:
Institute for Economics and Peace
https://www.economicsandpeace.org
visionofhumanity.org
Environmental Performance Index – a measure of a country’s environmental performance. The EPI is published by:
Yale University
https://www.yale.edu
Columbia University
https://www.columbia.edu
World Economic Forum
https://www.weforum.org
https://epi.yale.edu
Sustainable Development Goals Index – A measure of a country’s progress towards achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. The Sustainable Development Goals Index is published by:
Sustainable Development Solutions Network
https://www.unsdsn.org
https://dashboards.sdgindex.org/rankings
Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) – A measure of a country’s perceived corruption levels. The CPI is published by:
Transparency International
https://www.transparency.org/
https://www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2021
Social Progress Index – A measure of a country’s social progress. The Social Progress Index is published by:
Social Progress Imperative
https://www.socialprogress.org
https://www.socialprogress.org/global-index-2022-results/
Human Freedom Index – A measure of a country’s freedom levels. The Human Freedom Index is published by:
Cato Institute
https://www.cato.org/
Fraser Institute
https://www.fraserinstitute.org/
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom
https://www.freiheit.org/
https://www.cato.org/human-freedom-index/2022
Rule of Law Index – A measure of a country’s rule of law. The Rule of Law Index is published by:
World Justice Project
https://worldjusticeproject.org/
https://worldjusticeproject.org/rule-of-law-index/
The Fragile States Index (FSI; formerly the Failed States Index) – the FSI aims to assess states’ vulnerability to conflict or collapse, ranking all sovereign states with membership in the United Nations. Produced by:
The Fund for Peace
https://fundforpeace.org/
fragilestatesindex.org
The following Indices are under consideration for inclusion:
Reporters Without Borders: World Press Freedom Index
Global Footprint Network: Ecological Deficits and Reserves
World Bank: poverty data the GINI index
Freedom House: Freedom in the World
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) – Better Life Index
Civilization Efficiency Index
(Global Innovation Index + Global Competitiveness Index – (Global Peace Index*100)) + (Environmental Performance Index + Sustainable Development Goals Index – Corruption Perceptions Index) + (Social Progress Index + Human Freedom Index + Rule of Law Index – Fragile States Index)
In constructing the Civilization Efficiency Index (CEI), we incorporate 10 global indices from other organizations, which provide in-depth information on the factors influencing the CEI.
Methodology
Each of the 10 indices has its median value calculated, and states exceeding that median are rewarded with a global utility coefficient. The higher the score, the more utility is added to the initial index, enhancing the overall base index.
The CEI is divided into three sections, comprising 10 global indices and median-based formulas. Positive indices are totaled within each section, with the index having the most negative effect on civilization efficiency subtracted. Negative indices include the Peace Index, the Corruption Perceptions Index, and the Fragile States Index.
1) Global Innovation Index + Global Competitiveness Index – Global Peace Index*100
2) Environmental Performance Index + Sustainable Development Goals Index – Corruption Perceptions Index
3) Social Progress Index + Human Freedom Index*10 + Rule of Law Index*100 – Fragile States Index
The final score is expressed as a percentage of the absolute maximum value (2012 points). In 2023, our civilization’s efficiency is only 12.5%, indicating that we are still far from using our full potential of resources
The CEI may register as negative, particularly for states with very low innovation, poor peaceability, and weak corruption perception. This does not mean these countries oppose civilization; instead, they warrant increased attention from the international community.
If a state is absent from one of the 10 rankings, it is given the lowest score for that particular ranking. When the organization responsible for the ranking includes the state in its data collection, the CEI will be updated accordingly.
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The CEI_Mind Database isn’t just a collection of studies—it’s your toolbox for real-world change. Here’s how you can actively participate:
Launch a Campaign: Find a research paper that resonates with you and use it to start a local or global campaign. Share the results back in the CEI-system to inspire others and contribute to measurable impact.
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Collaborate Globally: Work with others in the system—activists, researchers, or policymakers—to maximize the reach and impact of a study. Share the results back in the CEI-system to inspire others and contribute to measurable impact.
Once organization you’ve contacted takes action—whether it’s issuing a statement, a public interest letter, or a press release—we’ll help amplify it. These declarations, acknowledging research and potentially actionable to action, will be shared with relevant ethical organizations, advocacy groups, and mass media.
This will underscore the collective effort—yours, the organization’s, and ours—to transform scientific research into tangible actions. Additionally, we will aim to share these responses with authors of extended reports on global indices such as the UN indices, GII, GCI, EPI, and other similar initiatives, showcasing how evidence-backed efforts are making an impact.
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