Publication: Subnational Business Ready in the European Union 2024: Bulgaria
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This year, the Subnational B-READY series cover 40 cities in six EU Member States—Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Portugal, Romania, and the Slovak Republic—covering 36 European regions. In Bulgaria, the Subnational B-READY covers six cities in six regions at the NUTS2 level: Burgas (Southeastern), Pleven (Northwestern), Plovdiv (Southern Central), Ruse (Northern Central), Sofia (Southwestern), and Varna (Northeastern). The primary objective of the Subnational B-READY studies is to identify and address regional disparities in regulatory environments and to promote reforms that foster private sector growth, job creation, and sustainability. The Subnational B-READY series delivers a rigorous, data-driven analysis of business climates at the local level, offering actionable insights for policy makers.
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“World Bank. 2024. Subnational Business Ready in the European Union 2024: Bulgaria. Subnational Business Ready (B-READY) in the European Union Series. © World Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/42334 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”
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