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One of the most pressing challenges influencing economic stagnation is the poor investment record across both private and public sectors. Total investment as a percentage of GDP stands at a mere 18%, with higher costs associated with infrastructure projects contributing to this issue. Recent government initiatives, while welcomed, fall short of the necessary impact, aiming for less than 2.5% of GDP on public investment—a figure not sufficient to alter the prevailing narrative of decline.