Middle East and North Africa Investment Policy Perspectives
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.
Investment promotion and facilitation strategies
This chapter provides an inventory of practices among Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) in eight MENA economies, allowing practitioners and policy makers to benchmark their institutions against those from other countries in and outside the region. The chapter addresses IPA’s institutional environments, mandates, strategic priorities, and core investment promotion and facilitation activities. It also provides insights on investment promotion and facilitation practices at the sub-national level across the region.
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