Author : Ibrahim F. I. Shihata
Publisher : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 47,55 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780898389036
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Author : Ibrahim F.I. Shihata
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 19,49 MB
Release : 2023-10-20
Category : Law
ISBN : 9004635793
The unique experience of the author in supervising the World Bank's efforts to create the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency is detailed in Part I of this book, which provides a case study for the successful preparation of a complex multilateral convention in record time. The book also provides an in-depth analysis of the operational and institutional aspects of MIGA relating them to the broader legal and economic issues concerning international investment flows. Part II deals with both MIGA's guarantee and non-guarantee operations. It covers in detail the different aspects of political risk insurance as well as the advisory and promotional services needed to encourage greater flows of capital and technology across national boundaries and towards developing countries in particular. Part III deals with three major institutional and policy issues which caused the greatest controversies in MIGA's preparatory work and raised questions that go beyond MIGA's concerns. These include the standards that apply to foreign investment, settlement of disputes and the organizational and voting structures of international financial institutions. This book should be of direct interest to a broad array of researchers and practitioners in the fields of international development, foreign investment, international law, political risk insurance and international financial organizations. The topicality of its subject and the prominence of its author add to the importance of the book which is likely to remain the most authoritative in its field for many years to come.
Author : Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
Publisher : World Investment and Political
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,11 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464800399
Annotation Breach of contract is a hot topic in risk management, especially in the context of Public-Private Partnerships for large utility, infrastructure, or mineral resource exploitation projects around the world. Some claims are related to economic crisis, but more often disputes arise from political change, privatization reviews, environmental regulations and governance/corruption issues. Some recent high profile cases involving government tariff renegotiations and award settlements underline the importance of this topic for international investors. Claims of breach of contract often bring about an abrupt termination of activities or force contract renegotiations that subtsantially alter the original terms of the deal and projected financial validity. This study offers significant new data and analysis to allow an informed assessement of current developments and underlying trends, in a new collaboration between the World Bank Group (IBRD, MIGA, and ICSID) and Washington University in St. Louis.
Author : World Bank Group
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 47,51 MB
Release : 2017-10-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1464811857
The Global Investment Competitiveness report presents new insights and evidence on drivers of foreign direct investment (FDI) in developing countries, and FDI’s role in development. The report’s survey of 750 executives of multinational corporations finds that a business-friendly legal and regulatory environment is a key driver of investment decisions in developing countries, along with political stability, security, and macroeconomic conditions. The report’s topic-specific chapters explore the potential of FDI to create new growth opportunities for local firms, assess the power of tax holidays and other fiscal incentives to attract FDI, analyze characteristics of FDI originating in developing countries, and examine the experience of foreign investors in countries affected by conflict and fragility. Three key features of this Global Investment Competitiveness report distinguish it from other publications on FDI. First, its insights are based on a combination of first-hand perspectives of investors, extensive analysis of available data and evidence, and international good practices in investment policy design and implementation. Secondly, rather than exploring broad FDI trends, the report provides detailed and unique analysis of FDI depending on its motivation, sector, geographic origin and destination, and phase of investment. Thirdly, the report offers practical and actionable recommendations to policymakers in developing countries wishing to reform their business climates for increased investment competitiveness. As such, the report is meant to complement other knowledge products of the World Bank Group focused even more explicitly on country-level data, detailed reform diagnostics, and presentation of best practices. We are confident this report will bring value and fresh perspectives to a variety of audiences. To governments and policymakers, including investment promotion professionals, the report offers direct insights into the role of government policies and actions in investors’ decision-making. To foreign investors and site location consultants, the report provides information on FDI trends and drivers across sectors and geographies. For academic audiences, the new datasets on investment incentives and FDI motivations enables opportunities for additional research and analysis. Lastly, for development assistance providers and other stakeholders, the report highlights key approaches for maximizing FDI’s benefits for development.
Author : Gerald T. West
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 19,99 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Economic development projects
ISBN :
MIGA = Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
Author : Kevin W. Lu
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 17,50 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 082137981X
Coinciding with the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency's (MIGA) twentieth anniversary, "Investing with Confidence: Understanding Political Risk Management in the 21st Century" examines key political risk issues including claims and arbitration, perspectives on pricing from the private, public and multilateral providers, as well as exploring new frontiers in sovereign wealth funds and Islamic finance. These topics are particularly relevant for today's uncertain markets, and provide important analysis and thinking from key practioners and clients. Political risk insurance is critical to maintaining flows of foreign direct investment into developing markets; this volume offers valuable insights for practitioners and investors alike.
Author : Mr.Edward M. Graham
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 48,1 MB
Release : 1995-06-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1451847904
The role of foreign direct investment (FDI) in international capital flows is examined. Theories of the determinants of FDI are surveyed, and the economic consequences of FDI for both host (recipient) and home (investor) nations are examined in light of empirical studies. Policy issues surrounding possible negotiation of a “multilateral agreement on investment” are discussed.
Author : Krista Nadakavukaren Schefer
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,83 MB
Release : 2025-08-28
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781800882317
This revised and expanded Encyclopedia is the new benchmark and flagship reference work for the study of international economic law. A comprehensive resource, its pages present the breadth of the field in a real-world context. Organized thematically rather than alphabetically, the Encyclopedia includes four significant thematic sections: the foundations, architecture and principles of international economic law; regulatory framework; regulatory areas; and regulatory challenges. Including updated and new entries, traditional international economic law topics are now supplemented by coverage of critical perspectives and a broader range of newly developing areas such as taxation, sustainability, and digitalization. Concepts and rules of trade, investment, finance, competition, and international tax law are found alongside entries examining how international economic law impacts on environmental protection, labor standards, development, and human rights. Embedded within its own legal context, each concise entry presents an accessible and condensed understanding of what it means and why it is significant. Contributors offer insight into how institutions interact with each other and other legal systems, in addition to providing individual overviews of their history, structure, principles and procedures. Entries are followed by selected references suggesting directions for further study. Completely new to this edition is an entire section of extended entries on specific jurisdictions focusing on how these contribute to and engage with international economic law. These longer pieces describe the national legal frameworks responsible for developing international policies on trade investment, financial regulation, and tax, offering insight into how international rules actually work at the national level. Key Features: Concise, structured entries from top experts and new voices in the field Organised thematically, covering newly developing areas of international economic law Selected references for further study
Author : Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 6 pages
File Size : 38,91 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780821349335
The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA; a member of the World Bank Group) is pleased to announce its latest initiative to empower investment promotion programs worldwide—the 'Investment Promotion Toolkit'. The toolkit is a comprehensive compilation of international best practices in investment promotion, and aims to assist national and local investment intermediaries to attract and retain foreign direct investment. The toolkit represents first-hand insights gained during MIGA's 12 years of investment experience in over 150 emerging economies and developing countries worldwide.This new resource forms the foundation for delivery of MIGA's technical assistance services and provides a valuable reference tool for sustaining investment initiatives after completion of MIGA's formal capacity-building work. Is is also available for purchase by any organization that wishes to promote foreign direct investment.The toolkit is designed for use by a broad range of investment intermediaries, including investment promotion agencies, consulting firms, sectoral ministries, international development agencies, and economic development agencies at the national, state, and local levels. It consists of nine discrete modules covering all basic functions of investment promotion:Module 1. Understanding foreign direct investment Module 2. Developing an investment promotion agency Module 3. Creating an investment promotion strategy Module 4. Building effective partnerships Module 5. Strengthening the location's image Module 6. Targeting and generating investment opportunities Module 7. Servicing investors Module 8. Monitoring and evaluating activities and results Module 9. Utilizing information technology
Author : World Bank Group
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 20,17 MB
Release : 2020-07-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1464815437
The Global Investment Competitiveness Report 2019-2020 provides novel analytical insights, empirical evidence, and actionable recommendations for governments seeking to enhance investor confidence in times of uncertainty. The report's findings and policy recommendations are organized around "3 ICs" - they provide guidance to governments on how to increase investments' contributions to their country's development, enhance investor confidence, and foster their economies' investment competitiveness. The report presents results of a new survey of more than 2,400 business executives representing FDI in 10 large developing countries: Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam. The results show that over half of surveyed foreign businesses have already been adversely affected by policy uncertainty, experiencing a decrease in employment, firm productivity, or investment. Foreign investors report that supporting political environments, stable macroeconomic conditions, and conducive regulatory regimes are their top three investment decision factors. Moreover, the report's new global database of regulatory risk shows that predictability and transparency increase investor confidence and FDI flows. The report also assesses the impact of FD! on poverty, inequality, employment, and firm performance using evidence from various countries. It shows that FDI in developing countries yields benefits to their firms and citizens-including more and better-paid jobs-but governments need to be vigilant about possible adverse consequences on income distribution. The report is organized in S chapters: Chapter 1 presents the results of the foreign investor survey. Chapter 2 explores the differential performance and development impact of greenfield FDI, local firms acquired by multinational corporations {i.e. brownfield FDI), and domestically-owned firms using evidence from six countries. Chapter 3 assesses the impact of FDI on poverty, inequality, employment and wages, using case study evidence from Ethiopia, Turkey and Vietnam. Chapter 4 presents a new framework to measure FDI regulatory risk that is linked to specific legal and regulatory measures. Chapter S focuses on factors for increasing the effectiveness of investment promotion agencies.
