Investment Policy Monitor
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UNCTAD has been collecting information on changes in national foreign direct investment (FDI) policies on an annual basis since 1992. This collection has provided input to the analysis of global and regional investment policy trends in the World Investment Report, the quarterly Investment Policy Monitor (since 2009) and the UNCTAD-OECD Reports on G20 Measures.
In 2011, to further strengthen the quality of reporting, UNCTAD revised the methodology of monitoring investment policy measures. and revised the measures going back to 2000 accordingly.
The Investment Policy Monitor provides the international investment community with country-specific, up-to-date information about the latest developments in foreign investment policies.
Through its monitoring of investment policy changes, UNCTAD offers cutting-edge and innovative contributions to investment policy discourse, and contributes to preparing the ground for future policymaking in the interest of making foreign investment work for growth and development.
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Note: the policy measures are identified through a systematic review of government and business intelligence sources. Measures are verified, to the fullest extent possible, by referencing government sources. The compilation of measures is not exhaustive.
Disclaimer: the boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.
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Pakistan
07 Jul 2023The Pakistan Investment Policy 2023 introduces several reforms to attract foreign investors
On 7 July 2023, the Government of Pakistan approved the Pakistan Investment Policy (PIP) 2023 to enhance both foreign and domestic investments. This policy is a result of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), an apex [...]
Pakistan
20 Jun 2023Establishes the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)
On 20 June 2023, the Government of Pakistan approved the establishment of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), a facility to act as a "single window" to facilitate investors, establish cooperation among all Government [...]
Pakistan
31 Dec 2022Outsources the management and operation of the three major international airports to foreign investors
On 31 December 2022, the Government of Pakistan decided to outsource the management of the Jinnah International Airport Karachi, Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore, and Islamabad International Airport to international operators, [...]
Pakistan
27 Oct 2020New mechanism to enable companies to conveniently remit disinvestment proceeds to foreign shareholders
On 27 October 2020, the State Bank of Pakistan introduced a new mechanism to enable companies in Pakistan to conveniently remit disinvestment proceeds to their foreign shareholders. The goal is to make Pakistan a more attractive place [...]
Pakistan
25 Jun 2020Launched e-portals to facilitate investment
On 25 June 2020, the Board of Investment (BOI) launched three online portals, including the Electronic Joint Venture (EJV), Branch Liaison Management Information System (BLMIS) and Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Information Portal to [...]
Pakistan
02 Jan 2013Offers to insure foreign businessmen to attract overseas investment
Pakistan offers foreign businessmen insurance coverage of up to US$ 500,000 to attract investment. The Commerce Ministry has finalised an agreement with the National Insurance Company for comprehensive insurance coverage of foreign [...]
Pakistan
10 Sep 2012Signs special economic zones act
Pakistand signed the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Act on 10 September 2012. Under the Act, local and foreign investors will be provided with tax incentives and other facilities to attract them to invest in these special zones. Entrepreneurs [...]
Pakistan
28 Apr 2011Signs International Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Bill 2011
On 28 April 2011, President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari signed the International Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Bill 2011. The Government of Pakistan has already signed and ratified the international convention on [...]
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UNCTAD has been collecting information on changes in national foreign direct investment (FDI) policies on an annual basis since 1992. This collection has provided input to the analysis of global and regional investment policy trends in the World Investment Report, the quarterly Investment Policy Monitor (since 2009) and the UNCTAD-OECD Reports on G20 Measures.
In 2011, to further strengthen the quality of reporting, UNCTAD revised the methodology of monitoring investment policy measures. and revised the measures going back to 2000 accordingly.
The Investment Policy Monitor provides the international investment community with country-specific, up-to-date information about the latest developments in foreign investment policies.
Through its monitoring of investment policy changes, UNCTAD offers cutting-edge and innovative contributions to investment policy discourse, and contributes to preparing the ground for future policymaking in the interest of making foreign investment work for growth and development.
-
Note: the policy measures are identified through a systematic review of government and business intelligence sources. Measures are verified, to the fullest extent possible, by referencing government sources. The compilation of measures is not exhaustive.
Disclaimer: the boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.
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