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Foreign Direct Investment in Africa; Some Case Studies
Basu, Anupam; Srinivasan, Krishna - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2002
large amounts of foreign investment. The review indicates that sustained efforts to promote political and macroeconomic … analysis underscores the importance of relying on stability and a broad-based reform effort to encourage foreign investment in …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005248318
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FDI and the Investment Climate in the CIS Countries
Shiells, Clinton R. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2003
In view of disappointing levels of inward foreign direct investment (FDI), this paper examines capital flows into the … Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries and investigates the main impediments to a more favorable investment climate …. Direct investment inflows have generally been related to natural resource extraction or energy transportation infrastructure …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005248333
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Lesotho; Selected Issues And Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
The Selected Issues paper provides an overview of trends, performance export growth, value added, and employment, account of the structure and evolution of Lesotho's textiles during the decade through 2002, and discusses future prospects and key issues. It analyzes the implications of the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825028
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Sovereign Wealth Funds: Aspects of Governance Structures and Investment Management
Al-Hassan, Abdullah; Papaioannou, Michael G; Skancke, Martin - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013
relation to its objectives and investment management that can ensure its efficient operation and enhance its financial … performance. In this context, it distinguishes among the various governing bodies and analyzes key aspects of the investment …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010790296
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Algeria; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
This Selected Issues paper for Algeria analyzes the potential economic impact of Algeria’s Association Agreement with the European Union (AAEU). The paper lays out the major elements of Algeria’s AAEU and makes a comparison with other AAEUs. It discusses the potential economic...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244528
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United Arab Emirates; 2006 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Direc...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
An outward-oriented development strategy and prudent financial policies resulted in an impressive economic growth and led to a large accumulation of external financial assets. The major Emirates intend to leverage the favorable economic environment to carry out reforms that will encourage more...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245475
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Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe; Staff Report for the 2011 Article IV Consultation.
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
São Tomé & Príncipe remains at high risk of debt distress, although it has received substantial debt relief. The increases in world food and fuel prices have rekindled domestic inflation pressures. Inflation has declined substantially since 2008, but remains at double-digit levels. A...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245745
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Germany; 2011 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Germany
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
Germany’s economic growth and recovery from the global crisis are explained in this study. Tax, education, and innovation policies are specific measures supported by the authorities. External and financial shocks received by Germany and other outward spillovers are outlined. Germany has a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245844
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Lao People's Democratic Republic; Recent Economic Developments
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2000
monetary policy as well as the financial sector and recent efforts to reform the banking system. Foreign direct investment and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005252622
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Why Does Fdi Go Where it Goes? New Evidence From the Transition Economies
Kinoshita, Yuko; Campos, Nauro F. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2003
This paper examines the importance of agglomeration economies and institutions vis-a-vis initial conditions and factor endowments in explaining the locational choice of foreign investors. Using a unique panel data set for 25 transition economies between 1990 and 1998, we find that the main...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005263716