Botswana again became the highest ranked jurisdiction in Africa on policy, ranking 12th (of 83) in 2018 after ranking 21st (of 91) in 2017.
The report says Botswana’s increase in its Public Perception Index score this year reflects decreased concern over uncertainty concerning protected areas (-24 points), trade barriers (-20 points), and political stability (-18 points).
Namibia is the second most attractive jurisdiction when only policies are considered, ranking 36th (of 83) this year. Four other African countries—South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe—experienced notable increases in their Public Perception Index scores this year.
The top jurisdiction in the world for investment based on the Investment Attractiveness Index is Nevada, which moved up from 3rd place in 2017. Venezuela, Democratic Republic of Congo, Chubut, Philippines, Guatemala, Zimbabwe, Bolivia, and China were all in the bottom 10 jurisdictions last year.