World's Top 10 Most Ethical Places 2014

Cape Verde: A stable representative Parliamentary republic, Cape Verde is among the most democratic nations in the world. This country has cast behind its dark past of slave trade and ocean piracy to emerge as one of the continent’s most desirable place, with beaches, wildlife, food and music on offer. The islands were uninhabited until the Portuguese colonized them in the 15th century and the country’s riches were quickly exhausted with the abolition of slavery and the exit of the Portuguese.

Today, according to ET, Cape Verde serves as a model for political rights in Africa. Last year, the island nation saw its tourism figures increased by 27.4 percent, with tourists choosing to vacation for nearly six nights on average. It also scores high on renewable energy indices and increased its total installed renewable capacity by 751.14 percent, indicating ‘a decisive movement towards sustainability and away from fossil fuels.’

Chile: A South American country, Chile has been included on the list mainly because of its better gender equality record; excellent environmental initiatives and a forward-thinking programme. It was one of the countries praised by the report for having taken huge steps forward in these matters. Areas such as the availability of safe drinking water, responsible sanitation practices and agricultural management are all explored in the document. While some issues are still ongoing, Chile was found to score highly in the efforts made to ensure that every citizen has their political rights and civil liberties upheld, as well as freedom of the press for the whole nation. Chile has made progress in its water, sanitation and agricultural management practices and has also been lauded for its income equality.

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