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Grenada Country Profile 2010 Summary

Core Content Overview

This document presents the Grenada Country Profile 2010, based on data collected from the Enterprise Surveys conducted by the World Bank and its partner institutions. The surveys cover various aspects of the business environment, including infrastructure, trade, regulations, taxes, corruption, crime, finance, and innovation. The data is compared against regional averages (Latin America & Caribbean) and income group benchmarks (Upper middle income).

Key Business Environment Indicators

Corruption

Graft Index: 5.6% of firms in Grenada reported being asked or expected to pay a bribe for public services, compared to 6.6% in Latin America & Caribbean and 7.9% in Middle income countries.
Gifts to Tax Inspectors: 1.9% of firms in Grenada expect to give gifts during meetings with tax inspectors, which is lower than the regional average of 6.1% and Middle income average of 7.8%.
Gifts to Secure Government Contracts: 7.1% of firms in Grenada expect to give gifts to secure government contracts, compared to 11.8% in Latin America & Caribbean and 17.7% in Middle income countries.
Gifts for Construction Permits: 11.4% of firms in Grenada expect to give gifts to obtain a construction permit, lower than the regional average of 13.0% and Middle income average of 14.5%.
Gifts for Import Licenses: 5.5% of firms in Grenada expect to give gifts for import licenses, lower than the regional average of 6.5% and Middle income average of 9.9%.
Gifts for Operating Licenses: 7.7% of firms in Grenada expect to give gifts for operating licenses, with small firms at 12.5% and large firms at N/A. The Middle income average is 7.7%.

Regulations, Taxes, and Business Licensing

Days to Obtain Import License: 3.5 days in Grenada, compared to 27.2 days in Latin America & Caribbean and 24.2 days in Middle income countries.
Days to Obtain Construction-related Permit: 161.7 days in Grenada, significantly higher than the regional average of 93.9 days and Middle income average of 80.8 days.
Days to Obtain Operating License: 22.2 days in Grenada, compared to 52.3 days in Latin America & Caribbean and 42.9 days in Middle income countries.
Senior Management Time on Government Regulation: 7.7% of senior management time is spent on government regulation in Grenada, compared to 14.4% in Latin America & Caribbean and 12.1% in Middle income countries.
Average Number of Tax Meetings: 2.2 meetings per year for Grenada, compared to 1.6 in Latin America & Caribbean and 1.9 in Middle income countries.
Ownership Structures:
- Closed Shareholding Company: 27.2% in Grenada, compared to 47.6% in Latin America & Caribbean and 51.1% in Middle income countries.
- Sole Proprietorship: 49.9% in Grenada, compared to 25.1% in Latin America & Caribbean and 23.7% in Middle income countries.
- Partnership: 12.0% in Grenada, compared to 10.2% in Latin America & Caribbean and 6.8% in Middle income countries.

Average Firm

Age of Firms: 22.9 years in Grenada, compared to 20.9 years in Latin America & Caribbean and 17.5 years in Middle income countries.
Female Top Manager: 24.0% of firms in Grenada have female top managers, compared to 20.8% in Latin America & Caribbean and 19.5% in Middle income countries.
Female Ownership: 57.3% of firms in Grenada have female participation in ownership, compared to 42.7% in Latin America & Caribbean and 37.0% in Middle income countries.
Private Domestic Ownership: 82.0% in Grenada, compared to 89.1% in Latin America & Caribbean and 87.7% in Middle income countries.
Private Foreign Ownership: 13.6% in Grenada, compared to 8.8% in Latin America & Caribbean and 9.8% in Middle income countries.
Working Capital External Financing: 48.5% of firms in Grenada use external financing for working capital, compared to 39.4% in Latin America & Caribbean and 37.3% in Middle income countries.
Collateral Required for Loans: 220.1% of the loan amount in Grenada, compared to 200.8% in Latin America & Caribbean and 160.8% in Middle income countries.
Bank Loans/Line of Credit: 49.0% of firms in Grenada have access to bank loans, compared to 49.3% in Latin America & Caribbean and 47.5% in Middle income countries.
Checking or Savings Accounts: 98.7% of firms in Grenada have checking or savings accounts, compared to 91.6% in Latin America & Caribbean and 92.3% in Middle income countries.

Infrastructure

Power Outages: 1.2 per month in Grenada, compared to 3.9 in Latin America & Caribbean and 4.0 in Middle income countries.
Value Lost Due to Power Outages: 1.0% of sales in Grenada, compared to 3.3% in Latin America & Caribbean and 2.7% in Middle income countries.
Water Shortages: 5.0 per month in Grenada, compared to 4.2 in Latin America & Caribbean and 3.7 in Middle income countries.
Average Water Shortage Duration: 35.1 hours in Grenada, compared to 9.2 hours in Latin America & Caribbean and 8.7 hours in Middle income countries.
Delays in Electricity Connections: 22.9 days in Grenada, compared to 22.7 days in Latin America & Caribbean and 36.0 days in Middle income countries.
Delays in Water Connections: 12.2 days in Grenada, compared to 28.1 days in Latin America & Caribbean and 33.8 days in Middle income countries.
Delays in Telephone Connections: 6.4 days in Grenada, compared to 16.4 days in Latin America & Caribbean and 17.5 days in Middle income countries.

Trade

Exporter Firms: 15.7% of firms in Grenada export, compared to 17.3% in Latin America & Caribbean and 20.0% in Middle income countries.
Use of Foreign Inputs: 92.1% of firms in Grenada use foreign inputs, compared to 73.9% in Latin America & Caribbean and 67.8% in Middle income countries.
Average Time to Clear Direct Exports Through Customs: 9.3 days in Grenada, compared to 9.8 days in Latin America & Caribbean and 6.9 days in Middle income countries.
Average Time to Clear Imports Through Customs: 6.7 days in Grenada, compared to 13.8 days in Latin America & Caribbean and 9.2 days in Middle income countries.
Losses During Direct Export Due to Theft: 1.2% of export value in Grenada, compared to 0.4% in Latin America & Caribbean and 0.4% in Middle income countries.
Losses During Direct Export Due to Breakage or Spoilage: 1.5% in Grenada, compared to 0.6% in Latin America & Caribbean and 0.7% in Middle income countries.

Crime and Informality

Firms Believing Court System is Fair: 56.4% in Grenada, compared to 31.3% in Latin America & Caribbean and 41.6% in Middle income countries.
Security Costs as % of Sales: 1.3% in Grenada, compared to 1.5% in Latin America & Caribbean and 1.2% in Middle income countries.
Losses Due to Crime: 1.5% of sales in Grenada, compared to 1.0% in Latin America & Caribbean and 0.7% in Middle income countries.
Formal Registration at Start: 71.1% of firms in Grenada are formally registered at start, compared to 85.7% in Latin America & Caribbean and 90.4% in Middle income countries.

Innovation and Workforce

Internationally Recognized Quality Certification: 32.6% of firms in Grenada, compared to 19.0% in Latin America & Caribbean and 20.1% in Middle income countries.
External Financial Statement Audit: 59.6% of firms in Grenada, compared to 61.8% in Latin America & Caribbean and 52.8% in Middle income countries.
Use of Own Website: 42.5% of firms in Grenada, compared to 50.3% in Latin America & Caribbean and 46.8% in Middle income countries.
Use of Email for Communication: 80.6% of firms in Grenada, compared to 85.1% in Latin America & Caribbean and 79.4% in Middle income countries.
Average Temporary Workers: 1.8 in Grenada, compared to 5.9 in Latin America & Caribbean and 5.8 in Middle income countries.
Average Permanent Full-time Workers: 24.7 in Grenada, compared to 49.1 in Latin America & Caribbean and 50.4 in Middle income countries.
Full-time Female Workers: 45.9% in Grenada, compared to 37.5% in Latin America & Caribbean and 36.1% in Middle income countries.

Conclusion

The Enterprise Surveys for Grenada highlight significant challenges in the business environment, particularly in corruption, regulatory inefficiencies, and infrastructure deficiencies. While Grenada performs relatively well in terms of access to financial services and use of modern technologies, the country still lags behind regional and income group averages in areas such as business licensing, security costs, and export efficiency. The data also indicates a notable presence of female ownership and participation in management, as well as a high reliance on internal finance. Overall, the survey underscores the importance of improving regulatory frameworks, infrastructure quality, and public service delivery to enhance the business environment and firm productivity in Grenada.