Contribution to the World Bank’s “Doing Business 2021” Publication

Dr. Mohamed Karbal contributed for the second time to the World Bank Group’s flagship annual publication “Doing Business 2021.” Doing Business publication is a comparative law study that measures regulations that enhanced business activity using quantitative indicators for 190 economies.

The World Bank’s Doing Business 2021 publication is a global comparative study that evaluates how regulations affect domestic businesses across 190 economies. The report analyzes key regulatory areas such as starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, enforcing contracts, and resolving insolvency.

The publication serves as a reference point for governments, investors, legal practitioners, and international institutions seeking to understand how legal and regulatory frameworks impact economic activity and investment decisions.

More information on the Doing Business methodology and indicators can be found on the World Bank’s official platform:
https://www.worldbank.org/en/businessready

For a practical legal perspective on how regulatory frameworks affect investor rights, see our analysis on Awarding Lost Profits in International Investment Disputes.