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IV.5 Trade and Investment ■ Trade and investment related issues did not improve during 2022 after the pandemic ■ Non-tariff barriers have somewhat limiting impact on the competition in the domestic market (0.08; 17.8%) Rules and regulations related to foreign direct investment (FDI) remain at the same level (0.63; 56.9%) for three consecutive year - further initiatives are required to attract more FDI with regard to tax, infrastructure, skilled manpower Despite various initiatives, FDI inflow remains at low level ($2.2 billion in FY22) Lack of proper infrastructure, limited functionality of one stop service facilities, weak financial reporting of local companies etc. are considered as drawbacks for attracting FDI in the country. 62.2% businessmen have the view that supply chains has somewhat been globalized (0.69, 62.2%); More open global supply chains on different products would lead to rise in trade and in diversified export products with diversified markets Attracting more foreign visitors could improve the business environment of the country However, 52.8% entrepreneurs noticed that foreign visitors/tourists are not so much interested to move in different places and is highly concentrated in only few destinations (-1.15; 52.8%) Such a perception is not helpful in improving network with foreign visitors in the country 38

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