The state of play: FDI in Guatemala
Guatemala's new government is betting strongly on FDI to boost the country's economy, but Covid-19 as well as endemic corruption pose significant challenges to this goal.
Incentives
Florida lays the groundwork for investment growth
Florida’s economic development over the past decade has been impressive. However, with growth stalled by the impact of Covid-19, to what extent will the economic foundations established during that period help accelerate recovery and where might new investment opportunities lie?
What impact will the Office of Investment have on UK FDI?
The UK’s Department for International Trade has announced a new office dedicated to strengthening the country's FDI offering, but with details about the office lacking, how effective is it likely to be?
Could Covid-19 kill the investment treaty?
The investment treaty regime is tottering, and a surge of controversial post-Covid lawsuits could deliver the final blow.
Citizenship for sale: How investment buys passports
Citizenship by investment is a controversial topic, with proponents pointing to the financial boost it gives small economies and critics arguing that it can shield criminals.
FDI drivers and barriers in the business environment
An 'FDI-friendly' location may sound easy to define, but is it as simple as offering a favourable tax regime and low barriers to entry?
Whitepapers
What is a special economic zone?
Since the times of the Ancient Greeks, special economic zones have been used as a tool to promote investment and boost a country's wider economy, but how are they defined and what does the future hold for them?
Northern Ireland seeks renewed energy strategy
The Northern Irish government sees opportunities to boost investment in its renewable energy sector over the next decade but is treading carefully following a previous subsidy scandal.
Is the era of subsidies ending for renewable energy investment?
Subsidies have played a pivotal role in driving FDI into the renewable energy sector and remain an essential part of the market, for now.
Partner content
Investment incentives explained
The use of incentives to attract foreign investment is widespread, although there are myriad options available to the destination location. Investment Monitor explores the most popular and effective of them.
