Reformers
287 reforms in 131 economies were introduced between June 2008 through May 2009. Reformers simplified business regulations, strengthened property rights, eased tax burdens, improved access to credit and reduced the cost of exporting and importing. Reformers were particularly active in two regions, Eastern Europe and Central Asia and the Middle East and North Africa.
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Who reformed (and who didn't) between 2004 and 2009? (Excel, 136KB)Reform Summaries
Click on a region to view 2008/09 economy reform summaries:
- Africa
- Caribbean
- East Asia and Pacific
- Eastern Europe and Central Asia
- Latin America
- Middle East and North Africa
- South Asia
- OECD countries
Reform Case Studies
- Celebrating Reform 2009 case study: Madagascar reaps the benefits of trade reform
- Celebrating Reform 2009 case study: Cross-border trading reforms in post-war Serbia
- Celebrating Reform 2009 case study: Trinidad and Tobago brought credit reform to the Caribbean
- Celebrating Reform 2009 case study: China improves access to credit for small and medium enterprises
- Celebrating Reform 2009 case study: Albania seizes the opportunity for effective legal reforms
- Celebrating Reform 2009 case study: How Colombia overcame a burdensome building permit process
- Celebrating Reform 2008: Download 16 case studies
- Celebrating Reform 2007: Download 8 case studies