Over the past five years, the World Bank's Doing Business reports have greatly elevated the importance of the business climate and acted as a catalyst for reform. During this period, the Doing Business maxim, "What gets measured gets done," has capture the spirit of the reports and reflected the many reforms that have followed their publications. Between April 2006 and June 2007 alone, 200 reforms were enacted that improved the business climate.
The ten Doing Business areas provide a quick and concise measure of the health of a nation's business environment. These "top-line" indicators (e.g., days to start a business) help identify broad priorities for reform. However, more analysis is necessary to determine the root causes and take action.
The BizCLIR indicators are designed to provide detailed diagnoses and identify targeted treatments to remedy ailing Doing Business areas. Similar to Commercial Legal Framework, the BizCLIR indicators utilize a four-part method of inquiry. Each set entails a detailed look at a single subject matter area covers its legal framework, implementing institutions, supporting institutions, and social dynamics. This four-part approach provides a comprehensive basis on which diagnostic teams could identify weaknesses in a given environment and make recommendations for closing those gaps.
