Middle East and North Africa Investment Policy Perspectives / Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, author, issuing body.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Investments, Foreign--Government policy.

Investments, Foreign.

Investments, Foreign--Government policy--Africa, North.

Investments, Foreign--Government policy--Middle East.

Sustainable development--Africa, North--Finance.

Sustainable development.

Sustainable development--Finance.

Sustainable development--Middle East--Finance.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (250 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Paris : OECD Publishing, 2021.

Summary:

Middle East and North Africa Investment Policy Perspectives highlights the considerable progress in investment policies made by the region's governments over the past decade. Yet, the reform momentum needs to be sustained and deepened for the benefits of investment to be shared with society at large and for growth to be sustainable, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting global economic upheaval. The publication takes stock of investment policy trends and reforms in Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, the Palestinian Authority, and Tunisia, and draws out common challenges, offering suggestions of reform priorities. It considers several dimensions of the policy framework that affect the investment climate and places strong emphasis on how foreign investment can help economies of the region improve their citizens' lives. The publication serves as reference point, informing policymakers on specific areas as they continue work on leveraging investment to advance inclusive and sustainable growth.

Contents:

Preface

Foreword

Abbreviations and acronyms

Executive Summary

Overview and key policy messages

Foreign investment trends and sustainable development benefits

Towards modernised legislative frameworks for investment

Openness to foreign investment and recent liberalisation reforms

Investment treaty policy and dispute settlement

Investment promotion and facilitation strategies

Towards smarter use of investment incentives

Enabling SME linkages with foreign firms in global value chains

Enhancing connectivity through infrastructure investment

Promoting responsible business conduct as a strategic choice

Integrity for sustainable investment

Investment policy in fragile contexts.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

92-64-94958-5