for their invaluable comments and suggestions. The authors particularly appreciate the guidance and support of Caroline Freund, Global Director of Trade, Investment and Competitiveness at the World Bank.The team thanks the following programs and donors for making this report possible through their financial contributions: the Improving Business Environment for Prosperity (IBEP) program, with support from the UK Prosperity Fund managed by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO); and the Competitive Industries and Innovation Program (CIIP), with support from the European Union and the governments of Austria, Norway, and Switzerland.The team is also grateful to the many reviewers who provided thoughtful insights and guidance at both the concept and decision stages.

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