A dedicated focus on research and development has proven beneficial to the advances made by progressive economies. The pursuance of regional free-trade arrangements is also helpful to harness the benefits of the dynamism of an adjacent region, when applicable.
Government procurement practices should ideally be characterised by simplified bidding procedures, high levels of transparency, and standardised contracts that reduce costs with a focus on value for money. Performance-based budgeting practices generally also improve the impact of government programmes.