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JUPITER is an initiative of the Global Program on Justice and the Rule of Law of the World Bank Group (WBG). It is designed to be a universally applicable country-based framework for measuring the effectiveness of a country¡¯s judiciary. Its goal is to use data to identify strengths and weaknesses around key pillars of judicial effectiveness and to serve as an entry point for operational teams to develop a practical sequence of reform and capacity development actions in WBG operations. 

Building and adapting states for economic growth and innovation is both a challenge and opportunity in Europe and Central Asia (ECA). Effective states provide frameworks for markets and innovation, but many struggle with state capture and resource management. Experiences from ECA countries, Finland, and South Korea highlight the importance of supportive institutions for knowledge economies.

Courts account for less than 2 percent of total government expenditure on average, with significant portions dedicated to fixed costs such as salaries, thereby limiting investments in technological advancements essential for improving judicial efficiency. Adequate budgeting of the judiciary is critical for the effective delivery of justice. This brief presents trends in judicial budgets.

JUPITER is an initiative of the Global Program on Justice and the Rule of Law of the World Bank Group (WBG). It is a country-based framework for measuring the effectiveness of a country¡¯s judiciary. It uses data to identify strengths and weaknesses around key pillars of judicial effectiveness. The output is a study that provides the analytical underpinning for dialogue on justice reform and helps prioritize efforts according to a country¡¯s needs.

The current global landscape is marked by conflicts, extreme weather events, and the unequal economic rebound from the pandemic. These challenges have underscored the importance of good governance and robust institutions. Responding to this need, the Governance and Institutions Umbrella Program (G&I) collaborates with donors to bolster government effectiveness and accountability.

The Governance and Institutions Umbrella Program (G&I) was established in 2022 as a platform to convene key stakeholders with a common vision and purpose ¨C to share knowledge and resources to advance good governance. The Program hit the ground running with activities across the globe, with the support of partners and country teams. It leveraged global networks, created a robust infrastructure for operations, pooled knowledge and resources, and explored innovative solutions. More in this Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023.

Liberia performs poorly in international datasets benchmarking justice and the rule of law. For instance, in the World Justice Project Rule of Law Index (WJP RLI), it ranked 112 out of 140 countries in 2022, meaning that it is among the thirty countries with the weakest adherence to the rule of law. This study originates from the Government¡¯s desire to improve the delivery of justice to its citizens through a practical sequence of steps that are underpinned by hard data and analytics.