Simeon Djankov

Simeon Djankov is an economist and policymaker from Bulgaria known for his work in improving business environments and economic development. He served as Bulgaria's Finance Minister and played a key role in implementing reforms to make starting and running a business easier. He is a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics and previously headed the World Bank's Doing Business report, which measures how conducive countries are to business activity. Djankov's work focuses on reducing bureaucratic hurdles, enhancing economic policies, and fostering growth through efficient regulation.