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Key Findings

The private sector is the engine for growth, innovation, and job creation in all economies across the globe, contributing to greater economic and social equity, integration, and political stability.

Agenda 2030 and the Secretary General’s report Our Common Agenda highlight the importance of the private sector, understanding that employment and prosperity would only be possible with the engagement of businesses of all sizes and in all sectors.However, businesses in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) often work in difficult environments where infrastructure and services are poor, the rule of law needs to be fully enforced, and corruption is a recurring factor. If LDC economies are to be fully transformed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), government efforts to establish stable and supportive environments are critical, as is the inclusion of business leaders, institutions, and other stakeholders in determining the roadmap on the way forward...

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Africa

Analysis of the business environment in Least Developed Countries in Africa. Click on each country to access their own Analysis:

Americas

Analysis of the business environment in Least Developed Countries in Americas. Click on each country to access their own Analysis:

Asia

Analysis of the business environment in Least Developed Countries in Asia. Click on each country to access their own Analysis:

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