World Bank admits Doing Business errors, suspends report

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Forging ahead: Improving the countryu00e2u20acu2122s investment climate is among Serameu00e2u20acu2122s priorities

The World Bank has suspended its globally renowned Doing Business Report, amidst an investigation into errors that include how countries have been ranked for the past five years.

The annual report ranks countries worldwide on their ease of doing business, using indicators such as how long it takes to start a business, how quickly electricity can be connected, ease of visas, permits and licences, taxes, access to credit, contract enforcement and labour market.

The report is used by investors to guide their decisions and governments to enhance their investment climates.

Editor's Comment
Inspect the voters' roll!

The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...

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