Support for certain areas is being provided through eased land use rules and financial incentives. The goal of this support is to draw in investors, both from within the country and from other nations.
A total of 18 regions have been designated for this purpose.
Further information on this initiative can be found through the original source, which may offer additional details on the implementation and expected outcomes of this strategy.
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