The political leaders are now beginning to realize that the disenchantment of the electorate with these poor governance practices increases the burden of incumbency and puts their survival at serious risk. Thus, improved governance should be on the top of the agenda of all political parties in South Asia if they are interested in assuring their electoral sustenance.
Bureaucratic hassles, long drawn procedures, un-even application of rules and regulations, excessive discretionary powers in the hands of lower level bureaucracy, shortages of essential infrastructure facilities and low productivity of labor force have made the region not such an attractive place for foreign investors. Consequently, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has not yet made any significant impact on the economies of the region.