South and Central Asia Compared by Government > Strength of legal rights index > 0=weak to 10=strong
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Strength of legal rights index measures the degree to which collateral and bankruptcy laws protect the rights of borrowers and lenders and thus facilitate lending. The index ranges from 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating that these laws are better designed to expand access to credit.".
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Interesting observations about Government > Strength of legal rights index > 0=weak to 10=strong
- Singapore ranked first for strength of legal rights index > 0=weak to 10=strong amongst Hot countries in 2009.
- Kenya ranked first for strength of legal rights index > 0=weak to 10=strong amongst Christian countries in 2009.
- Malaysia ranked first for strength of legal rights index > 0=weak to 10=strong amongst Muslim countries in 2009.
- New Zealand ranked first for strength of legal rights index > 0=weak to 10=strong globally in 2009.
- Slovakia ranked first for strength of legal rights index > 0=weak to 10=strong amongst Europe in 2009.
- Vietnam ranked first for strength of legal rights index > 0=weak to 10=strong amongst Former French colonies in 2009.
- South Africa ranked second for strength of legal rights index > 0=weak to 10=strong amongst Sub-Saharan Africa in 2009.
- United Kingdom ranked third for strength of legal rights index > 0=weak to 10=strong amongst Heavily indebted countries in 2009.
- Kyrgyzstan ranked first for strength of legal rights index > 0=weak to 10=strong amongst Cold countries in 2009.
- Italy ranked last for strength of legal rights index > 0=weak to 10=strong amongst Group of 7 countries (G7) in 2009.
- Australia ranked first for strength of legal rights index > 0=weak to 10=strong amongst Non-religious countries in 2009.