KEY APPROACHES TO IMPROVING THE INVESTMENT CLIMATE: INSTITUTIONAL, REGULATORY AND INFRASTRUCTURE-BASED STRATEGIES
Keywords:
Investment climate, institutional reform, regulatory efficiency, infrastructure, foreign direct investment (FDI), governance, digital economy, ESG standards, economic development, investor confidenceAbstract
This thesis explores key approaches to improving the investment climate by analyzing institutional, regulatory and infrastructural reforms. As global competition for capital intensifies, countries must adopt strategies that enhance investor confidence, streamline regulations and modernize infrastructure. The study identifies institutional quality, regulatory efficiency and digital readiness as core factors influencing investment flows. It proposes a practical, adaptable framework based on international best practices to guide policymakers in creating stable and attractive investment environments. Emphasis is placed on the need for context-specific, inclusive and forward-looking reforms that go beyond traditional deregulation, responding to modern challenges such as sustainability, cybersecurity and governance transparency.
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