World Bank data furore ‘will not dim SA efforts to improve ease of doing business’
SA’s attempt to climb the World Bank’s flagship ranking are canned under a cloud
07 October 2021 - 17:52
The halt to the World Bank’s flagship Ease of Doing Business Report, after a data irregularities scandal, does not diminish SA’s effort to build a competitive economy, tackle obstacles to investment and cut red tape for businesses, economic adviser to the president Trudi Makhaya said on Thursday.
The bank’s Doing Business report — which ranked countries on their business environments’ attractiveness and became a byword for investment — has been sunk by allegations that its former CEO Kristalina Georgieva interfered to improve the rankings of China in 2018...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.