Policy Toolkit for Strengthening FDI and SME Linkages

Policy Toolkit for Strengthening FDI and SME Linkages
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2023-03-30
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ISBN: 9264476415

Strengthening linkages between foreign direct investment (FDI) and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is important to boost productivity and innovation across countries and regions in the OECD and beyond. This policy toolkit offers policy advice to national and subnational governments on how to increase knowledge and technology benefits from FDI on domestic SMEs and the local economy.

Strengthening FDI and SME Linkages in Czechia

Strengthening FDI and SME Linkages in Czechia
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2024-05-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9264552405

This report assesses the potential for linkages between foreign direct investment (FDI) and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Czechia, and provides policy recommendations to foster productivity and innovation spillovers to the local economy. The report examines the quality of investment that the country attracts, the productive and innovative capacities of Czech SMEs, and a broad range of economic, business and policy conditions that can strengthen knowledge and technology diffusion from foreign multinationals to domestic enterprises. It also assesses Czechia’s institutional environment and policy mix across the areas of international investment, SMEs and entrepreneurship, innovation and regional development, noting areas for policy reform. The report includes a regional focus on the potential for FDI and SME linkages and spillovers in South Moravia and Usti.

Strengthening FDI and SME Linkages in the Slovak Republic

Strengthening FDI and SME Linkages in the Slovak Republic
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 199
Release: 2022-12-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9264606378

This report assesses the linkages between foreign direct investment (FDI) and domestic small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Slovak Republic. It provides policy recommendations to national and subnational governments on how to foster productivity and innovation spillovers from FDI to the local economy.

FDI Qualities Policy Toolkit

FDI Qualities Policy Toolkit
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2022-06-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9264606890

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is an important source of finance for governments looking to meet global commitments on sustainable development. The FDI Qualities Policy Toolkit complements the OECD Policy Framework for Investment by providing more detailed and tailored guidance on priorities for policy and institutional reforms.

Strengthening FDI and SME Linkages in Portugal

Strengthening FDI and SME Linkages in Portugal
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 147
Release: 2022-01-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9264561935

This report assesses the enabling conditions for maximising the benefits of foreign direct investment (FDI) on SME productivity and innovation in Portugal. It looks at the quality of investment that Portugal attracts and the capacity of Portuguese SMEs to benefit from any knowledge and technology spillovers resulting from these investments.

FDI Qualities Review of Croatia Advancing the Strategic Framework for Investment Promotion and Facilitation

FDI Qualities Review of Croatia Advancing the Strategic Framework for Investment Promotion and Facilitation
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2023-11-27
Genre:
ISBN: 9264944230

The FDI Qualities Review of Croatia provides policy recommendations on the design and implementation of a new strategic framework for investment promotion and facilitation in Croatia. It provides an assessment of how foreign direct investment (FDI) contributes to sustainable development, including productivity and innovation, job quality and skills development, decarbonisation and regional development.

OECD SME and Entrepreneurship Outlook 2023

OECD SME and Entrepreneurship Outlook 2023
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2023-06-27
Genre:
ISBN: 9264895760

Over the past few years, the global economy has suffered profound shocks that have had a marked impact on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs. While government support protected SMEs from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, new threats have emerged.

Strengthening Sustainable Investment through International Investment Agreements

Strengthening Sustainable Investment through International Investment Agreements
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2024-10-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9264416706

International investment agreements (IIAs) have the potential to mobilise sustainable investment. This report discusses the rationale for including provisions on sustainable investment in IIAs – addressing issues such as policy coherence, stakeholder awareness, and investment promotion and facilitation – and clarifies their alignment with international standards, such as the OECD FDI Qualities Recommendation. The report also discusses how such provisions can be implemented at the domestic level and analyses potential cooperation tools to support implementation.

FDI Qualities Review of Tunisia Boosting Productivity and Creating Better Jobs

FDI Qualities Review of Tunisia Boosting Productivity and Creating Better Jobs
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2024-06-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9264918485

This report assesses how foreign direct investment (FDI) contributes to Tunisia’s sustainable development. It uses a wealth of national and international data sources to examine the contribution of FDI to productivity, innovation, job quality and skills development. The report also provides initial policy considerations to improve the impact of FDI on sustainable development in Tunisia.