'This independent evaluation of the DB indicators assesses the methods and processes underlying the construction of the indicators; the relevance of the indicators to desired intermediate outcomes; and their use by World Bank Group staff, policy makers, and other stakeholders. It finds that the indicators have been highly effective in drawing attention to the burdens of business regulation, but cannot by themselves capture other key dimensions of a country’s business climate, the benefits of regulation, or key related aspects of development effectiveness. Thus, the Bank Group and stakeholders need to consider the DB indicators in a country context and interpret them accordingly'.