The Economist points out that the World Bank now rates Rwanda as a better place to do business than Italy.

Sure, Rwanda has had a massive reversal of fortunes over the last few years. But it's still trying to get over its horrific genocide and civil war, and two thirds of its population live beneath the poverty line. How can this be a more business-friendly country than Italy, a G8 nation, the inventor of modern banking and the artistic and musical capital of the world?

What could possibly have caused this to happen?

All self-respecting Italians should hang their heads in shame.