Doing Business 2012: Doing Business in a More Transparent World

Focusing on the regulatory landscape, this report evaluates business regulations across 183 economies, covering 11 critical areas like starting a business, getting credit, and enforcing contracts. Updated as of June 2011, it ranks countries based on their ease of doing business and highlights reforms enhancing the business environment. A new measure illustrates regulatory changes since 2006, while additional indicators assess the electricity connection process. The report underscores the importance of transparent regulations for fostering entrepreneurship and economic growth.