Master of Science Investment Promotion & Economic Development
- Flexible (Distance Learning)

A. Best Practice Investment Promotion & Evaluation

Content:

Introduction to the driving forces of foreign direct investment and the current trends; characteristics of a sound investment environment; investment promotion policies, and in particular the role of investment promotion agencies; best practices in investment promotion and monitoring of its impact will be illustrated by examples and cases.

Learning outcomes:

  • Understand the determinants of foreign direct investment and their importance, and develop awareness of concerns and criteria motivating investors for a specific location.
  • Identify the policies that are most conducive to foreign investment and evaluate the investment environment of a given country.
  • Maximize the impact of an institution by choosing an adequate structure, approach and services portfolio, and by ensuring the quality of the services it offers.
  • Develop mechanisms that enable an institution to influence investment policies through advocacy.
  • Evaluate the actual and potential impact of their institution.

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