Bribery and limited access to banking are challenges for Afghan private firms

The World Bank Group’s Enterprise Surveys benchmark the business environment based on actual experiences of firms. In a new blog series we kicked off last week, we’re sharing these findings from…

Arvind Jain, Asif Islam |
Financial Inclusion, Financial Sector, Macroeconomics and Fiscal Management, Competitiveness, Trade

Access to finance is biggest challenge for firms in Namibia

The private sector continues to be a critical driver of job creation and economic growth. However, several factors can undermine the private sector and, if left unaddressed, may impede development…

Joshua Wimpey, Asif Islam |
Financial Inclusion, Financial Sector, Macroeconomics and Fiscal Management, Competitiveness, Trade