What are the essential elements needed to achieve high levels of sustainable economic growth?
• Accountable governments: A government that is willing to adopt effective and transparent public management of the economy, providing a safe, stable, and attractive business and industry environment, which will ultimately strengthen its ability to fulfill its responsibility for the welfare of the people • Open and effective markets: A business environment that stimulates entrepreneurship, is open to competition and market expansion, imports outside knowledge, and maximizes investment opportunities • Infrastructure: A developed and maintained infrastructure, including transportation and communication systems, that enables access into and between marketplaces • Capable human capital: A diverse, skilled, and qualified workforce that meets the demands of the economy • Equality of opportunity: A social and economic environment that upholds equality of opportunity for both women and men • Sound environmental management: Sustainable and responsible management of natural resources and appropr
