scholarly journals Foreign direct investment and the investment climate in South-East Europe

2004 ◽  
Vol 49 (163) ◽  
pp. 71-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Slavica Penev ◽  
Matija Rojec
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Direct Investment ◽  
Regional Integration ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Investment Climate ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Fdi Inflows ◽  
East Europe ◽  
The Third ◽  
South East Europe ◽  
Countries In Transition

Foreign direct investment (FDI) has played an important role in the restructuring of economies of the new member countries of the European Union. FDI levels in South East Europe (SEE) are much lower than in the CEE countries in transition, what reduces the potential restructuring impact of FDI in SEE. The issue here is, how to strengthen FDI inflows in SEE. Along these lines, the aim of the paper is to analyze the countries of SEE as a location for FDI. In the first section we present the economic situation and trends in SEE countries, which are of specific relevance for investors from abroad. Second section deals with FDI trends and situation in SEE countries while the third section analyses individual elements of investment climate in SEE countries. In section four we argue that EU and regional integration processes in SEE are important for making the region a more attractive location for FDI.

EU-Turkey Customs Union and Bilateral Foreign Direct Investment Flows

2016 ◽  
pp. 265-285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Marszk
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Foreign Direct Investment ◽  
Economic Integration ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Customs Union ◽  
Trade Barriers ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Fdi Inflows ◽  
The Third

Main aim of this text is presentation of the effects of customs union between the European Union and turkey on bilateral FDI flows in light of the theory of linkages between economic integration and FDI flows. First section of the text is a survey of main theoretical links between economic integration and FDI flows. Second section focuses on the history and scope of the customs union. Third and fourth sections are empirical and are devoted to presentation of the results of analysis of FDI inflows to the European Union and turkey, including main trends and impact of the economic integration. According to the results of the conducted research, FDI inflow to both sides of the agreement increased substantially. Intraregional FDI flows grew since the formation of the union which may be attributed to the positive impact of reduction of trade barriers and access to enlarged markets as well as linked changes in the turkey's legislation. FDI inflow from the third countries also increased.

scholarly journals DETERMINANTS OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN THE VISEGRAD GROUP COUNTRIES AFTER THE EU ENLARGEMENT

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 1955-1978 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weihua Su ◽  
Dongcai Zhang ◽  
Chonghui Zhang ◽  
Josef Abrhám ◽  
Mihaela Simionescu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Direct Investment ◽  
Czech Republic ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Labour Force ◽  
Eu Enlargement ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Macroeconomic Factors ◽  
Foreign Investors ◽  
Fdi Inflows ◽  
Visegrad Group

Considering the role of foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in the sustainable development of a country, the main aim of this paper is to identify some macroeconomic factors that positively or negatively influence FDI in Visegrad group countries after the European Union (EU) enlargement in 2004. We employed two types of approaches in our analysis: i) time series and ii) panel data approach. According to the generalized ridge regressions estimated in Bayesian framework, the perceived corruption was a factor that influenced FDI in all the countries. In Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia corruption came through as a serious obstacle for FDIs since 2005, but this was not the case for Hungary. Even if Hungary is perceived as a country with high influence, foreign investors seem no to care about this fact and are more interested in the quality of human resources and the possibility to increase exports. Our panel approach based on a panel ARDL model identified a significant relationship between FDI, corruption index and labour force with advanced education however this causality was only detected in the long run. According to the Granger causality in panel, the attraction of FDI inflows succeeded in generating changes in total tax rate, but the issues related to corruption were not reduced at an acceptable level for foreign investors in Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic.

scholarly journals Foreign Direct Investment, Trade and Economic Growth: A New Paradigm of the BRICS

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akhilesh Chandra Prabhakar ◽  
Muhammad Azam ◽  
B. Bakhtyar ◽  
Yusnidah Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Foreign Direct Investment ◽  
Regional Integration ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Fdi Inflows ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Equilibrium Relationship ◽  
Development Context ◽  
Sustainable Equilibrium

<p class="zhengwen"><span lang="EN-GB">The present study begins by surveying broadly supports the assertion that regional integration in the case of the BRICS is not adequately paid attention except with very few original or significant contributions. This research examines the existing pattern in the areas of trade and investment with a view to locate in the development context. It was also essential to make a theoretical investigation on literature of trade along with the empirical one. The survey broadly supports the frequent, through usually undocumented, assertion that BRICS was an area had tended to neglect and to which they had made few if any original or significant contributions. Alongside, this study panel data on BRICSs, where the results confirm that foreign direct investment (FDI), trade and economic growth indicate the presence of long-run sustainable equilibrium relationship between them. It is thus important that policymakers to remove obstacles to FDI inflows and improve the respective absorptive capacity in order to reap maximize positive growth effects. This study also discussed that how China performed well through attracting FDI inflows and maintained trade balance. </span></p>

scholarly journals PROBLEMS AND WAYS TO ACTIVATE INVESTMENT ACTIVITY IN UKRAINE

2021 ◽  
pp. 84-87
Author(s):  
Анастасія Говеля ◽  
Ірина Чекмасова
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Foreign Direct Investment ◽  
Foreign Investment ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
International Investment ◽  
Investment Climate ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Investment Activity ◽  
Investment Projects ◽  
Social Environmental

The article examines the current state and problems of the development of attracting foreign direct investment. The author determined that the most investments in Ukraine are made by such countries as Cyprus and some countries of the European Union. It is proved that foreign investment is one of the most effective ways to develop economic, social, environmental and other spheres. It is determined that the key problems in attracting foreign investment today are: political instability, legislation, high inflation, and undeveloped infrastructure. The author has identified trends and explored the prospects for the development of attracting foreign direct investment, which allows us to demonstrate the dynamics of investments, which is considered an indicator of changes in the level of trust and rating of the country as a whole. Foreign investment plays a major blow to the economic development of many countries. Raising in the economy largely provides effective investment activity of Ukraine, which works by showing the dynamics invested in the country, so the investment climate in any country stands out from the main factors of socio-economic activity. situation. Thus, projects, innovative investments can be of great benefit for the economic development of the country, help to solve economic problems, so attract investors necessary and justified. In order to increase investment attractiveness, the country needs to implement a set of measures on the part of states and affairs, and as Ukraine has a strong production potential, thus concentrating the enhancement on the realization of its competitive advantages. It is concluded that the main directions of increasing the efficiency of investment activities, now and in the near future, will be: new modern infrastructure, improved investment, attracting foreign investors and improving the tax system. To improve the investment climate in Ukraine and increase the flow of foreign investment, it is necessary to promote the development of science, improve the regulatory framework in the field of investment, participate more actively in international investment projects, and develop small and medium-sized businesses in Ukraine.

scholarly journals Foreign Direct Investment Dynamics in South Africa: Reforms, Trends and Challenges

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-53
Author(s):  
Mercy T. Musakwa ◽  
Nicholas M. Odhiambo
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Foreign Direct Investment ◽  
Regional Integration ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Bilateral Trade ◽  
Investment Incentives ◽  
Fdi Inflows ◽  
Industrial Base ◽  
Government Reforms ◽  
Exchange Control

Abstract This paper gives an overview of foreign direct investment (FDI) in South Africa from 1980 to 2017. It highlights trends in FDI inflows, reforms that have been implemented to date, and challenges that need to be addressed in order to increase the FDI inflows into the country. Government reforms on FDI have been two pronged. Firstly, there are policies that are aimed at creating a strong competitive industry and a strong industrial base for investment. Among such policies are trade liberalisation policies, multilateral and regional integration policies, supportive industrial policies, and bilateral trade agreements. Secondly, there are policies that directly target the FDI investment. These policies include, amongst others, investment incentives, regulatory reforms, exchange control relaxation, and Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) reforms. The findings from this study show that FDI inflows have increased significantly from 1990 although they still remain depressed.

scholarly journals Does foreign direct investment cause financial sector development – evidence from an emerging economy

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-55
Author(s):  
John Kwaku Amoh ◽  
Abdul-Mumuni Abdallah ◽  
Richard Amankwa Fosu
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Direct Investment ◽  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Financial Institution ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Investment Climate ◽  
Fdi Inflows ◽  
Cascading Effects ◽  
Development Indicators

AbstractThe aim of this exploratory research is to examine the foreign direct investment (FDI) – financial development (FD) nexus and to analyse the strength of relationships among FDI measures. The study employed structural equation modelling (SEM) on selected data from the World Development Indicators (WDI) from 1979 to 2016 to achieve the modest goal of this paper. The study established that FDI inflows are precursors of a vibrant and well-developed financial institution in emerging economies. We also found positive and negative correlations amongst the FDI measures, which suggest they move pari passu in stimulating the FD of an economy. A notable feature of this study is in the employment of SEM empirical strategy to shed light on the FDI-FI nexus. The study concluded that emerging economies must focus on the creation of a congenial investment climate to attract FDI inflows, which pivots robust financial institutions because of their cascading effects on the overall economy.

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF REPETITIVE XENOPHOBIC ATTACKS ON FUTURE FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT: A CASE OF SOUTH AFRICA

2021 ◽  
pp. 14-20
Author(s):  
Wellington Garikai Bonga
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Foreign Direct Investment ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Capital Inflows ◽  
Foreign Direct Investments ◽  
Investment Climate ◽  
Fdi Inflows ◽  
Long Term Impact ◽  
The Impact

The debate of the link between xenophobia and importance of foreign direct investment is of interest. A phrase says it all, “One cannot want foreign money and hate foreign businesses at the same time.” Does South Africa, as a country, love foreign investment, and by extension, foreign investors? A ‘yes’ and a ‘no’ answer will do for this question. Foreign direct investments are the most desirable form of capital inflows to emerging and developing countries. Many benefits are linked to accrue to a nation because of FDI inflows. FDI is climatic sensitive, and usually goes where it is wanted most and where conducive environment prevails. The South African nation is dominated by unending violence that also targets foreigners including their businesses. Effective policies to curb xenophobia seems to be lacking. There exist xenophobia denialism among the political leaders, making it more difficult to halt the problem. Letting the nation continue turning into a hostile destination for foreigners may pose a great investment challenge in the longer term. The path that South Africa is walking today, of protecting and failing to address issues of xenophobia, have a long term impact to investment in the country. Conflicts and violence attacks, hence xenophobia, continue to affect FDI flows several years into the future. The trend of net FDI has already shown a downward trend that may be attributed to issues of unrest persistent in the economy. The study strongly indicate that repetitive xenophobic attacks significantly impact future FDI inflows negatively. Immediate action is required to minimize the damage caused by xenophobia in the country. Investment climate restoration is required to ensure favorable economic growth path for the country. KEYWORDS: Economic Growth, Foreigners, Foreign Direct Investment, Instability, Investment, Investment Climate, Socio-economic Development, Violence, Xenophobia, South Africa

PFI OECD - Framework for Strong investment Policy

2015 ◽  
pp. 151-156
Author(s):  
A. Koval
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Foreign Direct Investment ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Comprehensive Approach ◽  
Investment Policy ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Investment Climate ◽  
Systematic Monitoring ◽  
Investment Tool ◽  
National Investment

The improving investment climate objective requires a comprehensive approach to the regulatory framework enhancement. Policy Framework for Investment (PFI) is a significant OECD’s investment tool which makes possible to identify the key obstacles to the inflow foreign direct investment and to determine the main measures to overcome them. Using PFI by Russian authorities would allow a systematic monitoring of the national investment policy and also take steps to improve the effectiveness of sustainable development promotion regulations.

Economic and legal instruments for the realization of foreign direct investment in infrastructure sectors of the economy

2020 ◽  
pp. 47-55
Author(s):  
Orshanska Marіana
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Direct Investment ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
High Growth ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Gradual Improvement ◽  
Fdi Inflows ◽  
Investment Projects ◽  
Analysis And Synthesis ◽  
High Level ◽  
Fdi Attraction

The purpose of the article is to determine the nature, characteristics and keyproblems of the main types of economic and legal instruments for the realizationof foreign direct investment (FDI). the methodological basis of the study is asystematic approach to the processing and compilation of statistics and indicators,as well as methods for their comparison, analysis and synthesis and a method offorecasting decisions on the use of investment potential to increase the attractivenessand volume of FDI attraction. The scientific novelty of the research lies in theanalysis of greenfield and brownfield strategies as the main forms of FDIimplementation, the disclosure of the content and interpretation of data on thereal state of FDI attraction, the search for opportunities to improve the investmentclimate and effective mechanisms for attracting foreign investors. conclusions. Itis confirmed that the investment attractiveness and rating of the country in theinternational market are the main factors for attracting investors. Inaccessibleinfrastructure, inefficient judicial system, high level of corruption and imperfectlegislation are the main obstacles that need to be overcome in order to attractforeign investors’ funds, providing a full package of assistance and support ateach stage of the implementation of investment projects. Greenfield and brownfield(M&A) are the most effective forms of FDI in order to achieve high growth ratesof the domestic economy, improve the level of population well-being andinternationally enter Ukraine. An analysis of the statistics on the effectiveness ofinnovative enterprise development projects, the characteristics of economic andlegal instruments indicate the gradual improvement of the investment climate andthe promotion of FDI inflows into the region’s economy through the implementationof greenfield and brownfield strategies. Examples of effective implementation ofthese strategies in the creation of new enterprises, companies of foreignrepresentation, which are expanding their capacity and entering new domesticmarkets are given. Examples of the brownfield strategy have been analyzed torestart existing and high-quality structural and organizational changes in inefficiententerprises, which have given impetus to improving the economic environment,investment attractiveness of the economy of the region and the country as a whole.

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