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Sri Lanka has claimed the highest spot in the global ease of doing business ranking in the South Asian region while bettering its ranking to 81 from 89, a report issued by the World Bank and International Finance Corporation (IFC) showed.

According to the report, from June 2011 to June 2012, Sri Lanka implemented the most regulatory reforms among the eight economies covered in South Asia, helping to create a better environment for local entrepreneurs.

'Doing Business 2013: Smarter Regulations for Small and Medium-Size Enterprises' report also ranked Sri Lanka among the 10 economies globally that improved the most in the past year across three or more areas measured by the report.

Singapore remained the easiest place in the world to do business, followed by Hong Kong, New Zealand and the United States.

In South Asia Maldives was ranked 95, Pakistan 107, Nepal 108, Bangladesh 129, India 132, Bhutan 138 and Afghanistan 168.a

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  • Andrew Pitugala Tuesday, 23 October 2012 08:09 AM

    can we expect improvements of the living standards of the ordinary folks like us, much less curruption, crime, nepotism and human rights. JUSTICE FOR ALL.

    Chiang Wednesday, 24 October 2012 05:28 AM

    Interms of learning from the other countries, Taiwan would be more inspiring. We can learn somewhat from Singapore too.

    ASK Wednesday, 24 October 2012 05:25 AM

    We need you. Please comeback.

    Gune Wednesday, 24 October 2012 05:13 AM

    It is time to change your name.

    Akiluwa Wednesday, 24 October 2012 05:10 AM

    What a genius!

    modathilaka Tuesday, 23 October 2012 01:36 PM

    well said

    Chandima Tuesday, 23 October 2012 09:09 AM

    Sri Lanka has to learn so much from Singapore. They should come here and have a study, how Singapore government is facilitating for the business. Everything is staright and no need to beg to any one.

    Shace-UK Tuesday, 23 October 2012 08:53 AM

    SL can be changed if we sri lankans take things postively. just remembered the famous qoute by Mahatma Ghandi. "you be the change you want to see"

    Miracle Child Tuesday, 23 October 2012 08:33 AM

    Seems SL is learning from M'sia

    AJI Tuesday, 23 October 2012 08:26 AM

    Please go, you have 80 more better places than Sri Lanka, but what we have to do: stay here and make a contribution for betterment of our mother country.

    Minsters Son Tuesday, 23 October 2012 08:24 AM

    Yes. Mohamed Jihaddeen your foundation is very weak.

    mahanayaka Tuesday, 23 October 2012 06:11 AM

    what better.. every time someone comes and rob or kill a person when he is doing good business.. better only for ministers !

    true sri Lankan Tuesday, 23 October 2012 08:08 AM

    thinks are getting better after war. Politicians has to do something for this country at -least now.

    MR.Econ Tuesday, 23 October 2012 07:48 AM

    like how you are standing from your head and not by two legs. Negative bloods will never ever helps mother lanka.

    Big Ears Tuesday, 23 October 2012 06:54 AM

    Now we can see how close these ranking are at the bottom end.

    Patriot Tuesday, 23 October 2012 06:50 AM

    I'm astonished to see how negative people can be. Yes I agree SL has a long way to go to become a true investor friendly nation. But please give credit where it’s due. We need to applaud even the small steps we as a nation are taking towards development rather than being pessimistic and negative about each and everything. I guess that's just the Sri Lankan way - Be as negative as can be but expect the sun and the moon in terms of development. I think we all need to be optimistic and positive about the future of our country. Only then can we work tirelessly towards development, while appreciating and recognizing the little milestones we reach along the way. However if I may qualify my statement above, by being optimistic does not mean we need to turn a blind eye to the political corruption and mismanagement that’s happening right now. We need to continue to voice our displeasure and pressure the government to do the right thing while also commending their good work.

    Mohamed Jihaddeen Tuesday, 23 October 2012 06:32 AM

    Building is strong - but foundation is weak

    Lion Heart Tuesday, 23 October 2012 06:29 AM

    But we know at least 88 countries are below us(Afghan 168). So look at the positives. Lets build it to the future. Not be pessimistic. PLEASE..

    Maximilian Tuesday, 23 October 2012 06:28 AM

    The Name fits well.

    Mohamed Jihaddeen Tuesday, 23 October 2012 06:27 AM

    good move -
    next year we should be atleast 70 and below

    Big Ears Tuesday, 23 October 2012 06:21 AM

    A misleading title. SL is still at the bottom.

    Eluwa Tuesday, 23 October 2012 06:24 AM

    So there are 80 more better places to go before any one comes to Sri Lanka


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