Policymakers must focus on increasing global competitiveness of domestic firms

Currency depreciation can attract foreign investors if they benefit from cheaper production costs

Lack of private-sector investment is major factor behind chronic trade deficit

ITC reports $12.2b untapped export potential; imports will increase once growth recovers

New team must ensure policies that raise revenue, improve business environment

Sustainable export growth is necessary to eliminate balance of payments crisis

Industrial policies should cover participation in global value chains, alleviating poverty through employment

Investors require competitive business environment, safeguarded from uncertainties
such as war

Stops tomato purchase, curtails import of raw cotton from the neighbour

Linking with value chains will bring huge benefits, but will require export-oriented policies