Phillips Consulting Launches the 2026 State Performance Index (pSPI) – A Benchmark for Measuring Governance, Performance and Development Across Nigeria’s States
Among its practical applications, the report supports: Strategic resource allocation and budgeting Policy formulation and institutional reforms Investment planning and risk assessment Monitoring and evaluation Interstate benchmarking and peer learning Development programme design Governance performance tracking Evidence-based advocacy and accountability As Nigeria continues its journey toward achieving its long-term development aspirations, the report offers a timely opportunity for leaders and stakeholders to focus public discourse on measurable progress, institutional performance and sustainable development outcomes.
The State Performance Index, pSPI, is one of the firm’s flagship subnational research initiatives, providing evidence-based insights that support better governance, investment decisions and national development.
Built on a robust methodology that combines 70% objective secondary data and 30% citizen perception data, the report delivers a comprehensive 360-degree view of state performance across seven critical dimensions of development: Security Education Health Basic Infrastructure Governance Economic Development Fiscal Performance Using 37 carefully selected performance indicators, the report measures current performance while identifying areas of progress, persistent challenges, and the interventions most likely to accelerate development.
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