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MIBE The economics of emerging economies. The role of Finance in economic development and the emerging economies Gianni Vaggi , April 2014 Finance 1-2 4-Foreign Direct Investments. Foreign Direct Investment.
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MIBEThe economics of emerging economies The roleof Finance in economic development and the emergingeconomies Gianni Vaggi, April 2014 Finance 1-2 4-Foreign Direct Investments
Foreign Direct Investment Investment involving a LONG TERM relationship and reflecting a LASTING interest and control by a FOREIGN direct INVESTOR in an enterprise resident in an economy other than that of the foreign investor.
FDI inflows, global and by group of economies, 1995–2012 (Billions of Dollars)
FDI flows, by region, 2010-2012 (billions of Dollars and per cent)
SECTOR of investment Tendency towards SERVICES… SERVICES are important because increase competitiveness affect living standards (health, education, water, electricity)
Sectoral Distribution of FDI Projects, 2011-2012 (Billions of Dollars and per cent)
Modes of Entry Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Transfer of ownership - asset stripping No productive capacity added May reduce competition Threaten national sovereignty Greenfield Investments New production facilities Stimulate domestic entrepreneurship Bring in capital slower than M&A Crowding out
Value and Number of M&A and Greenfield FDI Projects, 2003-2012
Distribution of the value of greenfield FDI project by sector, 2012 (per cent)
AFRICAFDI inflows, top 5 economies, 2010-2011 (Billions of Dollars)
East and South-East Asia FDI inflows and their share in World Total, 2006-2012
South Asia FDI inflows and their share in World Total, 2006-2012
Latin America and the Caribbean FDI inflows (billions of Dollars) and their share in world total, 2006-2012
The Foreign Investor TNC conducts and controls productive activities in a specific sector (primary, manufacturing, services) in more than one country. N.B. TNC not in development business MAX RETURNS ON CAPITAL
FDI source for DEVELOPMENT? Filling in gaps: CAPITAL flow TECHNOLOGY flow Gvt. Revenue (tax) Human capital skills (spillovers) Non debt creating
FDI threat for DEVELOPMENT? Crowding out of local firms Influence gvt. policies badly Local resources allocated for socially undesirable projects Modes of entry Sector of investment (value added)
Let’s consider… Type of investment Situation of the host country enterprise The sector The time-frame
SERVICES POTENTIAL RISKS: SISTEMIC STRUCTURAL CONTINGENT
SISTEMIC RISKS Lack of regulation Economic Instability Es. loose control over capital movements in and out of the country, volatility of the exchange rate, contagion effect in case of crises
STRUCTURAL RISKS Monopoly sectors (Natural Monopoly, State Monopoly, public goods) Privatization (private monopoly) increase in prices
CONTINGENT RISKS FDI in social or cultural relevant sectors (media, strategic sectors i.e financial) FDI in sectors with high environmental impact (Tourism)
Scope for Governmental Policies Active policies to directly affect FDI (sectors, local capabilities, upgrading skills, technological capabilities, infrastructure) International Investment Agreements (IIA) – Multilateral, Regional & Bilateral levels
References Global Development Finance (WB) World Investment Report (UNCTAD) Trade & Development Report (UNCTAD) Mold Andrew, December 2008, “The Fallout from the Financial Crisis: Implications for FDI to Developing Countries”, OECD Development Centre, Policy Insight, no.86 Nunnenkamp Peter, 2002, “ForeignDirectInvestment in DevelopingCountries: WhatEconomists (Don’t) Know and WhatPolicymakersShould (Not) Do!”, Cutsinternational press OECD press release, 24 June 2008, “FDI from OECD CountriesJumps 50% in 2007 but Set toFall in 2008”, www.oecd.org UN, 2009, “World Economic Situation and Prospects 2009”, UN Publication UNCTAD, 1999, “ForeignDirectInvestment and Development”, UNCTAD Series - on issues in International InvestmentAgreements 'FinancingDevelopment in a Post-Crisis World: The Needfor a Fresh Look‘, Global Development Network World Bank database available on the web