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The World Bank's inaugural Business Ready report finds that implementation gaps are hindering the business climate in 50 economies and provides a roadmap for change.

Poorest Economies Face Toughest Conditions in Two Decades
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Poorest Economies Face Toughest Conditions in Two Decades

The world’s 26 poorest economies are deeper in debt than at any time since 2006 and increasingly vulnerable to natural disasters and other shocks, shows World Bank analysis.

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