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What needs to be done? " The BOI should set up an office in the Eastern Province to provide the full gamut of services. " The work on the Investment Promotion Zone should commence immediately " A level playing field both for BOI and non BOI companies should be implemented to accelerate investment and development. " The USAID project of providing skills training should be encouraged and the government should take it to all districts " The Port Development and mega projects in Trincomalee should be promoted to attract both local and foreign investors " Housing project for investors and the public should be planned. " The Small and Medium sector industry authority under the Ministry of Industries need to establish an office in the Eastern province " The support of the banks and financial institutions need to be obtained. " Road Transport facilities need to be improved and the train services for container traffic and cargo. " Domestic Airport and flights to be scheduled. " Security should be a top priority of the government. " Foreign donor agencies support for the development of the infrastructure of the area to be obtained. " Agriculture and fisheries to be given top priority.