Discussion paper How Business See Government: Responses from Private Sector Surveys in 69 Countries
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
082134174X
Category
Publication Year
1998
Publisher
The World Bank, United States
Pages
66p.
Subject
Economic development and growth
Series Name
Abstract
In preparation for the world Development Report 1997 we conducted a word-wide private sectors survey which included a part on government-related obstacles to doing business. Entrepreneurs were asked to rate a list of 15 obstacles for their seriousness. This paper presents the results of almost 4000 entrepreneurs' responses in 69 countries using a detailed regional breakup into 22 regions. Four of these regions encompass OECD countries, six regions transition countries and the remaining twelve developing countries. The paper presents the results while respecting confidentiality, in geographical proximity. Such groupings are somewhat arbitrary, yet many clear and relevant patterns emerge, which may be of interest to governments, business people, and agencies involved in policy dialogue.
Description
Includes bibliographical references, illustrations
Number of Copies
2
