115308
Improving physical and digital connectivity to support market access.
This report examines the World Bank's Philippines Urbanization Review Policy Notes (Topic 115308), which focus on enhancing city competitiveness to drive economic development and job creation. It highlights the critical role of a healthy business environment in reducing poverty and fostering sustainable growth within urban centers.
While progress has been made in "Getting Electricity," cities still struggle with property registration and enforcing contracts.
The policy note identifies several bottlenecks that hinder the growth of Philippine cities. These are categorized based on global ease-of-doing-business indicators:
Improving physical and digital connectivity to support market access.
This report examines the World Bank's Philippines Urbanization Review Policy Notes (Topic 115308), which focus on enhancing city competitiveness to drive economic development and job creation. It highlights the critical role of a healthy business environment in reducing poverty and fostering sustainable growth within urban centers.
While progress has been made in "Getting Electricity," cities still struggle with property registration and enforcing contracts.
The policy note identifies several bottlenecks that hinder the growth of Philippine cities. These are categorized based on global ease-of-doing-business indicators: