Major findings:

• In general, surveyed businesses' level of confidence regarding their current condition has not changed meaningfully, but their expectations regarding the coming six months have increased.
• Regional differences are considerable. Nangarhar and Herat regions have positive; while Kabul, Kandahar and Balkh have negative business climate indicators.
• Agriculture is the only sector with positive business climate indicator in this survey.
• Businesses have reported a decrease in their order books compared to previous survey, but they are in a better position compared to the same season in 2016.
• Security, administrative reforms, market and demand are major desired improvements for business developments.
• Companies across the sectors have fired more people than those that they have hired during last three months, but in general they are optimistic about the trend in coming six months.

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