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U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Exploring the World Bank's Business Ready 2024

This event will provide a platform for dialogue among leading economists, business leaders, policymakers, and global thought leaders.

B-READY 2024 Launch

Watch the launch of the first report of the flagship B-READY series...

The Economist: Can the world’s most influential business index be fixed?

Project Syndicate: Creating a “Goldilocks” Business Climate

Reuters: World Bank launches new business climate survey with Hungary, Estonia, ...

fDi Intelligence: World Bank releases updated business climate report

Press Release

The Global State of Business Readiness

Economies are Better at Enacting Regulations than Providing Public Services

Quality of Regulations Tend to be Consistent Accross Economies...

There is Room for Improvement Across Major Areas of the Global Business ...

B-READY 2024 Data for Figures and Tables