FDI

Question 1

what is foreign investment

Answer 1

when a person, company, or government from one country puts money into businesses or projects in another country

Question 2

why do countries setup investment codes?

Answer 2

to encourage fdi, which will benefit the state, not just the investor

Question 3

what are investment laws?

Answer 3

regulations that govern foreign investments

Question 4

what is BITS

Answer 4

-bilateral investment treaties
-mostly between developed and developing countries
-used to simplify investment processes and avoid disputes

Question 5

example of BITS

Answer 5

ICSID

Question 6

what is regional investment treaties?

Answer 6

agreements made between two or more countries within a specific geographic region to promote and protect investments made by investors from those countries.

Question 7

examples of regional investment treaties

Answer 7

ASEAN+NAFTA

Question 8

investment evaluation criteria

Answer 8

1. alignment with national development objectives
2. impact on balance of payment
3. impact on job creation
4. contribution to development of less developed economies