Firm capabilities—the abilities and practices to operate and innovate—are considered important drivers of firm performance. While the analysis of their importance is well established in developed countries...
In most countries in Africa, the informal sector is large and exhibits low levels of productivity compared to the formal economy: informal firms are typically small, inefficient, and run by entrepreneurs...
Madagascar is characterized by an expanding economy and a peaceful transition of power, providing a solid basis for achieving a more productive, inclusive and sustainable growth trajectory. With its Plan...
Madagascar is characterized by an expanding economy and a peaceful transition of power, providing a solid basis for achieving a more productive, inclusive and sustainable growth trajectory. With its Plan...
In most countries in Africa, the informal sector is large and exhibits low levels of productivity compared to the formal economy: informal firms are typically small, inefficient, and run by entrepreneurs...
Firm capabilities - abilities and practices to operate and innovate - are considered important drivers of firm performance. While the analysis of their importance is well established in developed countries...
Comoros, sometimes called the "perfumed islands" because of its fragrant beauty, is an archipelago located on the ancient trade routes of the Indian Ocean. This island nation is home to 800,000 inhabitants...
Comoros, sometimes called the "perfumed islands" because of its fragrant beauty, is an archipelago located on the ancient trade routes of the Indian Ocean. This island nation is home to 800,000 inhabitants...
The third edition of the Mozambique Economic Update comes at a time when the economy is beginning to show some signs of recovery in 2017. But as extractives and other large industries drive the recent...
The third edition of the Mozambique Economic Update comes at a time when the economy is beginning to show some signs of recovery in 2017. But as extractives and other large industries drive the recent...
This paper presents new data on electricity connections for businesses in 183 economies. The data cover information on procedures, time, and cost that a small or medium size business with a moderate electricity...
This paper presents new indicators for 185 economies measuring the accessibility of business regulatory information. The paper shows that the new data can serve as meaningful proxies for the overall transparency...
Doing business has six years of experience in analyzing the real implications of the interactions of private businesses with government agencies. Over the years the project has expanded the set of indicators...
Doing business in Small Island developing states is a report drawing on the data of the global doing business project and database, as well as the findings of doing business 2008, an annual report published...
Multilateral development banks are frequently accused of "defensive lending," the practice of extending new loans purely in order to ensure that existing loans are repaid. This paper empirically examine...