Experts term better coordination, policy consistency imperative to trigger economic growth.

ISLAMABAD -- The experts and entrepreneurs on Wednesday termed better coordination, policy consistency and awareness in the private sector is imperative to trigger economic growth.

Inclusive policy making, better coordination between relevant government departments, policy consistency, and better awareness of the private sector regarding government initiatives could play a crucial role to trigger economic growth and development of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in general, and Hazara Division in particular, said a press release issued here.

The experts said this while sharing their views during Public-Private Dialogue on 'Better Business Regulatory Environment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa'.

The dialogue was organized by Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and National Network of Economic Think Tanks (NNETT)-Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chapter.

Dr Hassan Daud Butt, CEO, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Board of Investment and Trade (KPBoIT), on the occasion presented details of several initiatives taken place in the Hazara Division.

He explained that these initiatives have contributed towards development of a policy framework for industrialization and investment inflow in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

He highlighted that the focus of our effort is to further reduce the red tapes in provision of credit, more inclusivity in policy formulation besides other facilitation being offered by the provincial government.

Tayyab Mehmood, Manager, Hattar Industrial Estate (HIE), asserted that the government is paying attention to work with technical and vocational institute run by the industry.

He added further that thepolicy focus on industry clustering and energy wheeling for Hazara division needs to be enhanced.

Earlier, the women entrepreneurs from Abbottabad chamber of commerce and industry (ACCI) including Ms Tasleem from Phulkari, Ms Nughma from Naina Kids, and Ms Munazza from Kimmy Bags, highlighted the issues being faced by...

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