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Taking the Measure of the World Bank-IFC Doing Business Indicators
The Doing Business Indicators are the Bank Group's well-known tool for comparing the business regulatory environments of 178 countries. This independent evaluation recommends significant changes to the indicators... More »
Public Sector Reform: What Works and Why?
The effectiveness and efficiency of a country's public sector is vital to the success of development activities. The World Bank has devoted an increasing share of its lending and advisory support to the reform of central governments. More »
Using Training to Build Capacity for Development
To achieve sustainable growth and poverty reduction, developing countries need strong institutional capacity. The World Bank devotes significant resources to building stronger institutions and organizations in client countries.More »