The Role of IPAs in Transition Countries in Attracting FDI

Nijat Aghayev

ISBN 10: 3843391688 / ISBN 13: 9783843391689

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Jan 2011, 2011

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Neuware -It is widely acknowledged that FDI plays a significant role in economic development worldwide. FDI brings to the host country not only capital inflows, but also modern technology and know-how. By recognizing the advantages of FDI to the host economy, governments in many developing and transition countries have established IPAs on both national and sub-national levels. This study investigated the role of IPAs in transition economies in attracting FDI. The research focused on Dutch FDI in Russia. The study evaluated the promotional strategies of Russian IPAs to identify their role in attracting Dutch FDI. The research data were collected from the interviews with the consultants to Dutch MNEs and the web survey of major Russian IPAs. Based on the findings, it was identified that Russian IPAs act as the intermediaries of FDI flows between the host country and foreign investors rather than as one of the determinants of FDI. The same conclusion was applied to the role of IPAs in transition economies in attracting FDI.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 92 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Role of IPAs in Transition Countries in Attracting FDI
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Jan 2011
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3843391688
• ISBN 13: 9783843391689
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu

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Synopsis

It is widely acknowledged that FDI plays a significant role in economic development worldwide. FDI brings to the host country not only capital inflows, but also modern technology and know-how. By recognizing the advantages of FDI to the host economy, governments in many developing and transition countries have established IPAs on both national and sub-national levels. This study investigated the role of IPAs in transition economies in attracting FDI. The research focused on Dutch FDI in Russia. The study evaluated the promotional strategies of Russian IPAs to identify their role in attracting Dutch FDI. The research data were collected from the interviews with the consultants to Dutch MNEs and the web survey of major Russian IPAs. Based on the findings, it was identified that Russian IPAs act as the intermediaries of FDI flows between the host country and foreign investors rather than as one of the determinants of FDI. The same conclusion was applied to the role of IPAs in transition economies in attracting FDI.

About the Author

Nijat Aghayev is a specialist at settlements department at State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan. He holds a MS degree in International Business Management from Maastricht School of Management. Studying in Europe, USA and China has given him an international exposure and personal network in a multitude of cultures. He now resides in Baku, Azerbaijan.