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Simon White

Simon White is a specialist in place-based economic development, private sector and business development and business environment reform.

Does inclusive growth require inclusive business?

Does inclusive growth require inclusive business?

While the world’s economy continues to grow and poverty is on the decline, inequality is increasing and the exclusion of certain social groups remains a persistent problem. In response, governments and development agencies are paying greater attention to social inclusion as a core principle for development. While they have

The Heart of Regional Economic Growth

The Heart of Regional Economic Growth

Entrepreneurs are at the heart of economic growth. Yet too often the literature on economic growth ignores this in favour of an analysis of local systems and institutions. Important as these are, the primary focus of policy should be on how entrepreneurs and investors act within complex landscapes. Increasingly, regional

Dr White is a highly motivated senior policy advisor with strong conceptual and analytical skills, good knowledge and understanding of economic growth

“Working with Simon White has been very valuable in supporting our partners to improve their Business Enabling Environment, especially the setting up of One-Stop Shops for land and tax registration on state level in Nigeria.” Ms Sina Uti GIZ (German Development Cooperation) Programme for Pro-poor Growth and Promotion

Embracing Failure

Embracing Failure

Often, in the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship and innovation we hear stories of dramatic success. The personal stories of Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, and others, epitomise the career ambitions of many men and women who beaver away at their new projects, working long hours in their garage,

How micro-businesses are changing the way we live and work

How micro-businesses are changing the way we live and work

Our working lives are changing. We might still be dominated by international corporates, but individually and in small groups we changing the way we live. Small businesses shape my daily life in more ways than I’ve previously realised. My morning coffee and lunch are purchased from local cafes. I

Australian government scraps Repeal Day: Is business reform a political stunt?

Australian government scraps Repeal Day: Is business reform a political stunt?

The Australian Government’s decision to its scrap Repeal Day (I’ve written about this before: here, here and here) initiative after two years raises some interesting questions: * Does red-tape reduction and improvement in regulatory quality require a specific day or event? * How can government manage a continuous regulatory

Research in Progress: Beyond National Business Environment Reform

Many public policy reforms focus on national level systems. However, increasingly attention is given to the other systems. This is especially true when the policy, legal and regulatory concerns of the private sector are considered. Many firms experience problems at the local level as they bump up against the licenses,