Explore curated research insights from the World Bank World Development Report 2020: Trading for Development in the Age of Global Value Chains, which examines how countries can leverage international trade and global value chains for growth, development, and resilience in an era of growing uncertainty.
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World Development Report 2020: Trading for Development in the Age of Global Value Chains
For over three decades, international trade and global value chains have driven growth and poverty reduction. Yet recent shocks have revealed vulnerabilities in trade-dependent economies. What are the trade policies that can build resilience to these types of shocks?
The Business Ready (B-READY) report is a new World Bank Group flagship report that evaluates the business and investment climate worldwide. Explore the latest data and key policy recommendations for countries to foster a stronger business climate.
Business Ready
B-READY provides robust data and helps economies benchmark their performance against international good practices. What are the policy reforms that can foster a stronger business climate, attract investment, and support job creation?