115308 Apr 2026

Improving physical and digital connectivity to support market access.

Simplifying bureaucratic processes for paying taxes and trading across borders to lower the cost of doing business. Alternative Context: Technical Issue (PMTR-115308) 115308

The policy note identifies several bottlenecks that hinder the growth of Philippine cities. These are categorized based on global ease-of-doing-business indicators: 115308

1. Executive Summary

Details can be found in the Check Point Resolved Issues List . 115308

There is a noted need for better mechanisms for getting credit and protecting minority investors. 3. Strategic Recommendations

To improve the business environment, the World Bank suggests focusing on three pillars: