Support a business-friendly environment

Governments don’t create jobs at scale. They create the policies and environment that spur business creation and job growth. To invest, expand, and grow their workforces, companies need clear rules and a predictable environment. That means well-defined land laws, transparent tax systems, stable inflation, market-based exchange rates, and the absence of corruption. Without these elements, it’s hard for big businesses to complete projects or for small enterprises to take root and flourish. The World Bank Group helps countries identify the sectors with the greatest potential for job creation, then design targeted regulatory and policy reforms and investment strategies to unlock that potential.