Episode 3 (Researchers edition). Are we Business Ready? Rethinking the Real Barriers to Growth

08/05/2025 15 min Temporada 2 Episodio 3
Episode 3 (Researchers edition). Are we Business Ready? Rethinking the Real Barriers to Growth

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Many countries have business-friendly laws on paper. But what happens when the public services meant to support them fall short? In this episode of “Accelerating Development”, tune in to unpack the World Bank’s Business Ready 2024 report and examine the often-overlooked gap between legislation and implementation. From underpowered tax portals to fragmented border systems, we ask whether firm resilience is a sign of strength, or a symptom of deeper dysfunction.

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