Risk and Regulatory Intelligence
Political stability, legal frameworks, and regulatory systems have a major impact on international business strategy. Use the resources below to assess country-level risk, governance quality, corruption, and the overall regulatory and investment environment.
Country Risk and Investment Climate
Key sources for assessing political, economic, and regulatory conditions that impact international business strategy and foreign investment.
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Economist Intelligence Unit: Country Reports This link opens in a new windowIn-depth political, economic, and regulatory risk forecasts for over 200 countries. Designed for global business planning and investment strategy.
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Fitch Solutions Risk ReportsOffers comprehensive political, economic, and operational risk assessments to support strategic global decision-making.
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IMF – Article IV & Country ReportsEvaluations of economic stability and institutional frameworks.
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U.S. Department of State – Investment Climate StatementsAnalysis of legal, political, and regulatory conditions for foreign investors.
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World Economic Forum: Global Risks InitiativeAnalyzes long-term global risk trends, including geopolitical instability, climate disruption, and technological threats, to inform strategic foresight and resilience planning.
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World Bank: B-ReadyAssesses how easy it is to do business in over 180 economies, with data on regulations, infrastructure, and market conditions.
Governance, Corruption & Legal Quality
Benchmark tools to evaluate governance performance, legal integrity, rule of law, and transparency across countries.
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World Bank - Worldwide Governance IndicatorsPresents annual data on six governance dimensions for over 200 countries, aggregating information from 30+ sources.
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Transparency International – Corruption Perceptions IndexAnnual ranking of countries based on perceived levels of public sector corruption.
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World Justice Project – Rule of Law IndexGlobal comparative rankings on rule of law performance, including regulatory enforcement, due process, and corruption.
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Heritage Foundation - Index of Economic FreedomEvaluates countries on rule of law, regulatory efficiency, and business-friendly policies.
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OECD Public Governance ReviewsDelivers comparative analyses of governance practices focused on regulation, integrity, and digital government in OECD member countries.
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OECD – Regulatory ReformCountry comparisons and best practices for regulatory governance.
Regulations, Tax & Investment Policy
Databases and guides on investment laws, tax regimes, and regulatory frameworks shaping the business environment.
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UNCTAD – Investment Policy HubDatabase of investment laws, regulations, and international treaties.
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PwC’s Worldwide Tax Summaries OnlineCompare corporate tax rates and regulations across more than 150 countries.
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Tax guides and highlights (Deloitte)Stay current with global tax developments and country-level policy summaries.
