Government to help support the economy in 2009 by increasing its spending on infrastructure which is in a very poor state. 3. Improve the approval processes for investment and setting up new businesses. All it takes is simply a change in attitude. 4. Fast track the approval of major investment projects now under consideration. BIS Review 137/2008  3  5.
Be consistent in policies that support private sector development. 6. Be consistent in the interpretation of regulations and laws covering businesses particularly tax laws. 7. Improve productivity. All it takes is leadership. 8. Avoid excessive increase in wages which are not linked to productivity. Otherwise, this will lead to an inflation spiral and exacerbate our balance of payments position.