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☐ ◉ V. Conclusion Institutional inefficiencies and weaknesses have further worsened though some improvement has taken place sporadically ■ Such institutional weaknesses have a discriminatory adverse impact on SMEs A major reform needs to be ensured in case of public institutions dealing with private investments through better transparency, accountability, efficiency Major political parties should commit such reforms in their upcoming national election manifesto Surprisingly, businessmen still suffer from poor infrastructure despite having substantial investments over the last decade through some positive changes are discerned (e.g. water supply) A major focus should be provided on improvement in efficiency in infrastructural facilities, urban city development with less pollution and traffic, clean energy development Public investment with the support of development partners and FDI needs to focus on green city development, clean energy development, waste management, industrial pollution control etc. Businessmen are worried about the safety and security-related issues concerning organized crime, climate-related business risks, poor quality services of law enforcement agencies, social and political unrest These issues need special attention particularly in a year just before the next national election. Institutional reform is needed for ensuring better services of law enforcement agencies 70

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