Partnering on legal & regulatory reforms to drive economic growth and jobs Christopher Stephens May 04, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/partnering-on-legal-and-regulatory-reforms-to-drive-economic-growth-and-jobs Investors don't walk away from opportunity. They walk away from uncertainty. In many developing economies, unclear regulations, unpredictable enforcement, and legal risk can stop investment before it starts — and when investment stalls, so do jobs. Jobs are the surest path out of poverty, which is why job creation is the centerpiece of the World Bank Group’s development strategy. © 2026 The World Bank Group,