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The paper investigates the investment climate across various regions globally, highlighting the differences in macroeconomic stability, access to financing, government integrity, and the predictability of regulations affecting businesses. It reveals key constraints faced by firms, such as corruption and high taxation, which significantly impact sales growth and discourage official reporting of business outputs. The findings underscore the varied challenges in different regions and the implications for policy-making to enhance the business environment.