This Guide provides concrete recommendations of high impact reforms to simplify the processes of business start ups, construction permits, property registration, procurement, and to upgrade regulatory transparency and efficiency in the management of formalities in Mexico.

The Municipality of Hermosillo in Mexico shows a 12% progress in the implementation of OECD recommendations to simplify formalities to boost entrepreneurship and create employment.

The second progress report in the implementation of regulatory improvement actions shows a 52% progress for the Municipality of Hermosillo.

The tramitesmetepec.mx website organises formalities by “life events”, facilitating the search of information for citizens and entrepreneurs, and reducing the cost of regulatory compliance.

Hermosillo scores 96% in implementing the recommendations of the Guide on improving the regulatory quality of formalities at the municipal level

OECD will measure the impact of digitalising the Mexican Social Security Institute formalities and guide future efforts on simplification

Somalia scored 9 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Somalia averaged 10.50 Points from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 21 Points in 2005 and a record low of 8 Points in 2012. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Somalia Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Mali scored 29 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Mali averaged 30.18 Points from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 35 Points in 2015 and a record low of 27 Points in 2007. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Mali Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Imports from Mali in Germany decreased to 9 EUR THO in February from 45 EUR THO in January of 2020. Imports from Mali in Germany averaged 771.63 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 41262 EUR THO in July of 2006 and a record low of 6 EUR THO in December of 2010. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Imports from Mali.

Loans To Private Sector in Mali increased to 1693013 XOF Million in March from 1673241 XOF Million in February of 2016. Loans To Private Sector in Mali averaged 879760.69 XOF Million from 2005 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 1747458 XOF Million in December of 2015 and a record low of 462803 XOF Million in May of 2006. This page provides the latest reported value for - Mali Loans To Private Sector - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Industrial Production in Mali decreased 19.90 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter in the previous year. Industrial Production in Mali averaged 2.87 percent from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 40.40 percent in the first quarter of 2010 and a record low of -26.40 percent in the first quarter of 2009. In Mali, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page provides the latest reported value for - Mali Industrial Production - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Mali recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 3.10 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Budget in Mali averaged -1.38 percent of GDP from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 30.40 percent of GDP in 2006 and a record low of -5.20 percent of GDP in 2007. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - Mali Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The inflation rate in Mali was recorded at -1.40 percent in March of 2020. Inflation Rate in Mali averaged 1.71 percent from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 12.80 percent in September of 2008 and a record low of -10.16 percent in December of 2004. In Mali, the inflation rate measures a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods. This page provides the latest reported value for - Mali Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The inflation rate in Somalia was recorded at 5.20 percent in March of 2020. Inflation Rate in Somalia averaged 15.95 percent from 1961 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 216 percent in December of 1990 and a record low of -15 percent in December of 2010. In Somalia, the inflation rate measures a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods. The most important categories in the Somali consumer price index are Food & Non-Alcoholic Beverages (46 percent of the total weight) and Housing, Water, Electricity & Gas (23 percent), followed by Clothing & Footwear (5 percent), Health (5 percent), Transport (4 percent), Furnishing, Households & Maintenance (3 percent), Communication (3 percent), Tobacco & Narcotics (1 percent), and Recreation & Culture (1 percent). This page provides - Somalia Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Somalia increased 2.10 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Somalia averaged 0.29 percent from 2018 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3.70 percent in April of 2019 and a record low of -1.39 percent in January of 2019. In Somalia, the inflation rate measures a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods. The most important categories in the Somali consumer price index are Food & Non-Alcoholic Beverages (46 percent of the total weight) and Housing, Water, Electricity & Gas (23 percent), followed by Clothing & Footwear (5 percent), Health (5 percent), Transport (4 percent), Furnishing, Households & Maintenance (3 percent), Communication (3 percent), Tobacco & Narcotics (1 percent), and Recreation & Culture (1 percent). This page provides - Somalia Inflation Rate MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Mali decreased 2.20 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Mali averaged -0.05 percent from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2.30 percent in May of 2016 and a record low of -9.90 percent in February of 2018. This page provides - Mali Inflation Rate MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Mali was last recorded at 777.90 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Mali is equivalent to 6 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Mali averaged 533.30 USD from 1967 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 777.90 USD in 2018 and a record low of 340.70 USD in 1967. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides the latest reported value for - Mali GDP per capita - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Somalia was last recorded at 187 US dollars in 2010. The GDP per Capita in Somalia is equivalent to 1 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Somalia averaged 147.80 USD from 1960 until 2010, reaching an all time high of 299 USD in 2009 and a record low of 9 USD in 1991. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides - Somalia GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Core Consumer Prices in Mali increased to 102.60 points in February from 101.20 points in January of 2020. Core Consumer Prices in Mali averaged 109.12 points from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 115.80 points in August of 2015 and a record low of 100.70 points in December of 2019. This page provides - Mali Core Consumer Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports in Mali decreased to 440.68 CFA Franc Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 446.81 CFA Franc Billion in the third quarter of 2019. Exports in Mali averaged 242.51 CFA Franc Billion from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 567.27 CFA Franc Billion in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 69.40 CFA Franc Billion in the first quarter of 2004. Mali main export is gold (72 percent of total exports). Others include: cotton, fertilizers, oil and iron. Main export partner is South Africa (60 percent of exports). Others include: Switzerland, Burkina Faso, Senegal and Ivory Coast. This page provides the latest reported value for - Mali Exports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Mali scored 43.59 points out of 100 on the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Mali averaged 12.65 Points from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 43.69 Points in 2017 and a record low of 3.21 Points in 2010. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. The report is made up of 98 variables, from a combination of data from international organizations as well as from the World Economic Forum’s Executive Opinion Survey. The variables are organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. The GCI varies between 1 and 100, higher average score means higher degree of competitiveness. With the 2018 edition, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology, aiming to integrate the notion of the 4th Industrial Revolution into the definition of competitiveness. It emphasizes the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. This page provides the latest reported value for - Mali Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Somalia expanded 2.90 percent in 2019 from the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Somalia averaged 1.62 percent from 1961 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 14.88 percent in 1972 and a record low of -21 percent in 1994. Somalia is one of the poorest and least safe countries in the world. In 1991, a military coup triggered an ethnic-motivated civil. And only in recent months, Somali government forces with support of the African Union have been regaining control of country. Since for a long time Somalia did not have an effective central government and security, the country lacks basic infrastructure and social net. Crime rates are high, famines are common and many of its citizens are displaced. As such, Somalia’s economy is dependent on foreign aid, remittances and livestock. It is expected that with recently elected government, stability will return and the economy will substantially recover. This page provides - Somalia GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Mali expanded 5.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Mali averaged 4.08 percent from 1968 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 13.62 percent in the fourth quarter of 1976 and a record low of -11.36 percent in the fourth quarter of 1985. Mali is one of the poorest countries in the world. Since the beginning of 2012, the north of the country is a lawless region disputed by Al-Qaeda militias and Tuareg rebels. The government, almost deposed after the Tuareg insurrection, is currently trying to gather international support for a military intervention to regain control of the Azawad region. Mali is highly dependent on foreign assistance and remittances and most of the population rely on subsistence agriculture. Despite political and social instability, the country is expected to continue growing due to increasing agricultural and mining production in the south of the country. This page provides - Mali GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index Cpi in Mali decreased to 98.60 points in March from 100.80 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index Cpi in Mali averaged 109.93 points from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 117.60 points in July of 2015 and a record low of 98.60 points in March of 2020. This page provides - Mali Consumer Price Index Cpi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Mali was last recorded at 2055.60 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Mali, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 12 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Mali averaged 1657.89 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2055.60 USD in 2018 and a record low of 1274.10 USD in 1990. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides - Mali GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Somalia was last recorded at 547.32 US dollars in 2010, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Somalia, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 3 percent of the world's average. GDP Per Capita Ppp in Somalia averaged 407.87 USD from 1970 until 2010, reaching an all time high of 547.32 USD in 2010 and a record low of 186.02 USD in 1970. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides - Somalia Gdp Per Capita Ppp - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Mali recorded a trade deficit of 324.92 CFA Franc Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019. Balance of Trade in Mali averaged -129.81 CFA Franc Billion from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 34.36 CFA Franc Billion in the first quarter of 2016 and a record low of -356.64 CFA Franc Billion in the fourth quarter of 2017. Mali’s systemic trade deficit is mainly due to its import dependency. Furthermore, Mali’s exports are vulnerable to price fluctuations and weather conditions. Mali exports mostly gold (72 percent of total exports) and cotton (10 percent). Mali is a net importer of oil and capital equipment. Main trading partners are: Senegal, Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso. This page provides the latest reported value for - Mali Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Somalia is ranked 190 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Somalia remained unchanged at 190 in 2019 from 190 in 2018. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses.

Mali is ranked 148 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Mali deteriorated to 148 in 2019 from 145 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Mali averaged 148.50 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 162 in 2008 and a record low of 141 in 2016. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Mali.

Leading Economic Index Mali increased 3.20 percent in February of 2018 over the same month in the previous year. Leading Economic Index in Mali averaged 1.66 Percent from 2012 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5.20 Percent in February of 2015 and a record low of -13.80 Percent in December of 2012. In Mali, Business Survey Indicator (Indicateur Synthétique de la Conjoncture) shows a year over year change in the activity of different economic sectors including industrial production, construction, internal trade and services, anticipating future movements in GDP. This page provides - Mali ISC- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Mali is the 129 most competitive nation in the world out of 140 countries ranked in the 2018 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in Mali averaged 125.38 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 135 in 2014 and a record low of 115 in 2008. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. In 2018, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology emphasizing the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. As a result, the GCI scale changed to 1 to 100 from 1 to 7, with higher average score meaning higher degree of competitiveness. The report is made up of 98 variables organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. This page provides the latest reported value for - Mali Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Mali decreased to 6.50 percent in 2017 from 6.90 percent in 2016. Deposit Interest Rate in Mali averaged 7.71 percent from 2005 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 8.60 percent in 2009 and a record low of 6.50 percent in 2017. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Mali.

The Sales Tax Rate in Mali stands at 18 percent. In Mali, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Mali. This page provides - Mali Sales Tax Rate | VAT - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Sales Tax Rate in Somalia stands at 10 percent. In Somalia, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Somalia. This page provides - Somalia Sales Tax Rate | VAT - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Mali recorded a Current Account deficit of 357.50 XOF Billion in 2018. Current Account in Mali averaged -231.69 XOF Billion from 1989 until 2018, reaching an all time high of -47.94 XOF Billion in 1989 and a record low of -704.30 XOF Billion in 2017. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides the latest reported value for - Mali Current Account - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Mali recorded a Current Account deficit of 5.40 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Current Account to GDP in Mali averaged -8.13 percent from 1975 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 0.51 percent in 1977 and a record low of -15.96 percent in 1985. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Mali Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in Mali increased 1.70 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter in the previous year. Retail Sales Yoy in Mali averaged 14.06 percent from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 53.50 percent in the first quarter of 2011 and a record low of -11.70 percent in the first quarter of 2010. This page provides - Mali Retail Sales YoY- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports from Somalia in Australia remained unchanged at 0 AUD Million in March from 0 AUD Million in February of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for Australia Imports from Somalia.

Cost of food in Somalia increased 10.80 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Somalia averaged 6.91 percent from 2018 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 11.03 percent in February of 2018 and a record low of 0.99 percent in March of 2019. In Somalia, Food & Non-Alcoholic Beverages accounts for 46 percent of total Consumer Price Index (CPI). This page provides - Somalia Food Inflation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Mali increased 1.70 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Mali averaged 0.79 percent from 2012 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 14.55 percent in May of 2012 and a record low of -6.90 percent in August of 2016. This page provides the latest reported value for - Mali Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

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It premiered at Cannes to cheers and boos, and went on to win the Palm D’Or. Some called it a masterpiece; others dismissed it as overblown nonsense. But what’s so divisive about Terrence Malick’s ambitious new film? It’s a coming-of-age story set in 1950s Texas but it also has long sequences that explore the natural world and the origins of the universe. Does it work? And is its strong religious strain likely to turn off non-believers? Raphael Abraham is joined in the studio by Nick James, editor of Sight & Sound magazine, Peter Aspden, FT arts writer, and Leo Robson, film critic. Produced by Griselda Murray Brown  

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Michelle Dockery enjoyed a break from her hectic schedule as she visited the beach in Malibu, California with her friends this week.

Her Malibu home suffered damages following the Woolsey Fire in November 2018 that tore across Los Angeles and Ventura County. And Miley Cyrus has sold her mansion, according to Radar Online.

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Paul said if Omar visited the country where she was born, 'she might come back and appreciate America more.' Omar retweeted an attack on Paul from anti-Trump actor Tom Arnold.

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