Why Benin has been named the fastest place in the world to start a business online

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Why Benin has been named the fastest place in the world to start a business online

The coronavirus pandemic had a devastating effect on many economies but at the same time, it made many governments outline measures to contain the virus and minimize bureaucratic hurdles for businesses. Also, due to lockdown measures, many government services migrated online, including small businesses. According to a U.N. agency, Benin became one of the countries...

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