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One notable aspect of this effort is how the government is framing its reforms as collaborative and consultative—gathering insights from leading thinkers via forums, summits, and discussions. The latest round of economic reforms, reminiscent of the 2020 and 2007 summits, appears to be more of a theatrical display of inclusiveness rather than a genuine bottom-up process. Critics argue that this process masks the government’s true intentions: to fast-track policies that have been on their wishlist for some time, now empowered by electoral dominance.