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  • Introduction

    In May 2023, the World Bank introduced the Business Ready report (B-READY) for assessing the business environment. It covers 10 topics aligned with the firm's life cycle: business entry, business location, utility services, labour, financial services, international trade, taxation, dispute resolution, market competition, and business insolvency.

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