<html><head></head><body><div>A must read article on the need to have balanced competitiveness indicators.</div><div><br></div><div>When a country scores highly on "Ease of doing business" rankings it does not necessarily mean that other critical factors for a thriving economy are in place. </div><div><br></div><div>Balanced metrics can inform better policies and incentives. Example of additional metrics:</div><div><br></div><div>Competitiveness: What products or services does our country offer to global markets with a strong value proposition? Lots of potential for ICT here.</div><div><br></div><div>Predictability: Financial system e.g. banking & credit / Political / Regulatory / Dispute resolution... </div><div><br></div><div>Income distribution: at what rate is the median purchasing power increasing?</div><div><br></div><div>Check it out...</div><div><br></div>https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/analysis/columnists/Competitiveness-a-more-valuable-growth-parameter/4259356-4920382-vvx9k6z/index.html<div class="ydp9e090a9eyahoo-style-wrap" style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"></div></body></html>