International Development Index
Greetings to all nations of the world. The Drongonian Government, partnered with several NGOs and private research institutes, has compiled a questionnaire which seeks to establish the amount of development within any given country. We invite all heads of state (or their representatives) to take part in the survey and provide both us and the rest of the world with valuable feedback regarding who we should trade, ally and have diplomatic relations with. The International Development Index (IDI) is designed to be the ultimate developmental assessment tool, addressing shortcomings of other indices developed in the past, as well as being the most thorough to date.
We do request that all nations taking part in this survey give their honest and sincere answers when filling out this questionnaire. This allows all parties involved to get a better idea of the entire situation regarding every country. All data entered is handled according to our privacy policy.
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The questions in this survey are only applicable for nations with a "Modern Technology" standard. We classify this standard by any nation having their current timeline as between 2000 - 2030, with technology levels advanced up to 25 years above the current real-world standards. We hope to create an index for more advanced nations at a later date, and apologise for the inconvenience caused if your nation does not conform with this standard.
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Index Outline
The questions nations are asked to answer are listed in the codebox below. Please note, you are free to refrain from answering as many questions as you'd like, but each question you answer reduces the likelihood of an accurate score being given to your nation. If you do not wish to answer a question, simply leave it blank.
Index Scoring System
Nations are given a development score which ranges from 0 - 100, with zero being least developed and 100 being a perfect score, indicating the highest possible levels of development accounted for. Please note that the scale below is wide and variable. For example, a nation which scores 69.9 is far more developed than a nation with a score of 50, but they share a bracket and therefore a classification.
Very Highly Developed (85 - 100)
Real world examples: Norway, Finland, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Scotland, Canada, Japan
Nations scoring in this range are very highly developed nations in which their citizens enjoy the world's highest tier of healthcare, living standards, safety and environmental cleanliness.
Highly Developed (70 - 84.9)
Real world examples: United States, United Kingdom, Spain
Nations scoring in this range can be considered highly developed and overall good places to live, although they may not feature all of the "creature comforts" found in the above category.
Moderately Developed (50 - 69.9)
Real world examples: Cuba, Seychelles, Egypt, Bolivia
Nations scoring in this range can be considered moderately developed. They are places in which an individual may very well be able to make something of themselves, but may experience a harder time doing it.
Underdeveloped (20 - 49.9)
Real world examples: South Africa, North Korea, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Palestine
Nations scoring in this range can be considered as underdeveloped. These nations are usually missing vital government services and economic indicators, and likely have a high rate of street crime to boot. These are not great places to live.
Extremely Underdeveloped (0 - 19.9)
Real world examples: Malawi, Tanzania, Mozambique, Cambodia
Nations scoring in this range can be considered extremely underdeveloped. Individuals from these nations are very likely not doing much of economic or personal developmental value, and any individuals who excel in society are likely to migrate out of the country.
The Questionnaire
Please fill out the questions below and return them via a reply. Thank you in advance to all nations who decide to participate.
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[b]Your nation's full name (including pretitle)[/b]
[b]Your nation's current year[/b]
[b]Your nation's IC population[/b]
[b]Conformation - Is your nation MT?[/b]
[b]Would you like to receive a TG updating you when your nation has been scored?[/b]
[u]Section One - Health and Healthcare:[/u]
[b]Does your government provide universal healthcare? If not, please give details.[/b]
[b]What percentage of your nation's government budget is spent on healthcare?[/b]
[b]What is the average lifespan of citizens of your nation (across all genders)?[/b]
[b]Does your country have a current plan to eradicate cigarette smoking? If so, please give details.[/b]
[b]Does your country have a current plan to reduce drug and alcohol abuse? If so, please give details.[/b]
[b]Do your citizens have access to mental health care of an internationally adequate standard?[/b]
[b]Are your citizens able to partake in experimental treatments for diseases?[/b]
[b]Does your nation have access to cures or advanced treatments for cancer?[/b]
[b]What is the rate of HIV/AIDS prevalence in your nation? (%)[/b]
[b]What percentage of your nation's citizens are unable to access healthcare for any reason?[/b]
[u]Section Two - The Economy:[/u]
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[b]What is the average per-person income before tax in your nation?[/b]
[b]What is the average per-person income after tax in your nation?[/b]
[b]What is your nation's GDP-per capita (last full financial year)?[/b]
[b]What percentage of your nation's citizens are classified as unemployed?[/b]
[b]What percentage of your nation's citizens are in the workforce?[/b]
[b]What percentage of your nation's adult citizens are homeowners?[/b]
[b]What percentage of your nation's adult citizens are on social welfare?[/b]
[b]What percentage of your nation's citizens live below the international poverty line?[/b]
[b]One of your nation's standard unit of currency = how many $USD/NSD?[/b]
[b]Does your nation require its citizens to file individual tax returns, or is this handled automatically?[/b]
[u]Section Three - Education:[/u]
[b]Does your government provide universal education to children? If not, please give details.[/b]
[b]What percentage of your nation's government budget is spent on education?[/b]
[b]What is the average expected years of schooling per student in your nation (including university)?[/b]
[b]Does your country have a current plan to reduce bullying in schools? If so, please give details.[/b]
[b]Does your country (or state governments) have an standard test that schools use to examine students?[/b]
[b]Do your country's schools meet an internationally acceptable standard in regards to cleanliness and habitability?[/b]
[b]Are your students able to travel overseas on foreign exchange programmes?[/b]
[b]What percentage of your nation's students leave school before completing the standard expected period of schooling?[/b]
[b]What percentage of your nation's citizens are literate in at least one national language?[/b]
[b]What percentage of your nation's citizens are unable to access education for any reason?[/b]
[u]Section Four - Crime and Punishment:[/u]
[b]What percentage of your nation's citizens have been the victims of crime in the past year?[/b]
[b]Does your nation use the death penalty? If so, what crimes are eligible for use of the sentence?[/b]
[b]Does your nation maintain a police force which can be trusted to uphold the law?[/b]
[b]Does your nation's judiciary system maintain independence from the government?[/b]
[b]Does your nation give financial compensation to those wrongly imprisoned?[/b]
[b]Does your nation operate trial by jury (barring exceptions such as complex financial crime)?[/b]
[b]Are incarcerated individuals given access to educational opportunities?[/b]
[b]What is your nation's murder rate per 100,000 people?[/b]
[b]What is your nation's rate of incarceration per 100,000 people?[/b]
[b]What is your nation's rate of prisoner reoffending? (%)[/b]
[u]Section Five - Technology:[/u]
[b]What percentage of your population has access to the Internet at home?[/b]
[b]What percentage of your nation's citizens have access to television in their household?[/b]
[b]What percentage of your nation's schools have Internet access?[/b]
[b]What percentage of your nation's citizens have access to an Online Banking platform?[/b]
[b]What percentage of your nation's area is covered by mobile phone service?[/b]
[b]Is technological literacy taught in your nation's schools?[/b]
[b]What is the average household Internet speed in your nation? (Download Only)[/b]
[b]Are citizens able to contact the Government via the Internet?[/b]
[b]Are citizens able to perform societal functions such as paying their taxes online?[/b]
[b]Are next-generation services such as 5G and Gigabit fibre available in your nation?[/b]
[u](OPTIONAL) - More information[/u]
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[b]What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages)[/b]
[b]How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these?[/b]
[b]What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government?[/b]
[b]What type of Government does your country have?[/b]
[b]How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there?[/b]
[b](OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to?[/b]
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[b]Are you satisfied with this index?[/b]
[b]Any suggestions or comments on how to improve?[/b]
Scores for participating nations
Nations will be ranked in regards to their 0 - 100 score.
Very Highly Developed (85 - 100)
92.6 Zohiania
91.3 Wapistan
91.0 Indian Empire
90.3 Syndic Australia
90.0 Shtet
89.9 Alinghi
89.7 The Norden Utopia
89.2 Silvedania
88.8 Gandoor
87.9 Socialist Republic of California
87.3 Zeganas
87.2 Drew Durrnil
86.8 Nachtblume
86.7 Faraby
86.5 Montevento
86.4 Witiland
86.1 Hoyerlay
86.1 Trenaka
85.8 Corea
85.4 New Carthagea
85.1 Nagakawa
85.1 Lisander
85.0 Andocara
Highly Developed (70 - 84.9)
84.8 Kergstan
84.6 Rhim Flavezztowland
84.4 Nacrad (Metropolitan)
84.3 Arthropol
84.2 Bayi
83.9 Saire Weevia
83.8 Countesia
83.5 Graccia
83.5 Wiedheim
83.4 Tirint
83.1 Ionida
82.8 Tumbra
82.6 Compassionate Centrist Christians
81.6 New Jeromia
81.3 Thermodolia
81.3 Lesinteil
81.2 Anglicora
81.2 Polata City
81.1 Ko-Oren
80.6 Quartia and Karafuto
80.6 Estrago
80.4 Free Ravensburg
80.1 Nou Pais Valencia
79.7 Savroyska
79.4 Lillorainen
79.1 Jestar Falls
78.6 Polish People's Republic
78.4 Santa Selena
77.8 SFR Indochina
77.5 New Hocksmith
77.0 South Americanastan
76.8 Radiatian Federation
76.7 Filesa
75.9 Arvan Irawer
75.2 Shamsiyya
75.8 Crabaiaia
74.6 Gilan
74.0 Desmosthenes and Burke
73.9 Empire of Brazil (Pax Brasiliana)
73.8 Palmyrion
73.3 New Transeurasia
72.1 Anatoliyanskiy
72.0 New Drodistan
71.7 Panjiang
71.4 Old Tanokiana
71.4 Free Stalliongrad
70.3 Aryax
70.3 Baizou (Baizou exists in the year 2004. It is the opinion of the IDI that the current-time version of Baizou will have advanced to an approximate development score of 90)
70.1 Basanreseri
Moderately Developed (50 - 69.9)
69.8 Sharulsi Khanate
68.6 Vesteysia
68.3 Scanvindania
68.1 Hrimfaroth
67.9 Quantian Federation of Communes
66.7 United Regencies
65.9 Chirssa
64.1 Sabiduria Sophiania
63.8 Armorkastan
63.2 Dunferm
59.1 Tujunta
58.1 National Capitalist United States
55.6 South Reinkalistan
55.6 Isla de Flores
51.3 Nessin
Underdeveloped (20 - 49.9)
45.3 Adnonia
44.1 Kancia
33.4 South Yardlin
33.3 Nacrad (Kongsi Territory)
29.8 Eochora
25.6 Imperial Muhang
20.8 Kheti
Extremely Underdeveloped (0 - 19.9)
17.9 Newne Carriebean
16.7 Idoho
9.2 Rango Mango
6.5 Kakistopia
IRL Nation Scores
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