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 Investment Policy Monitors and the UNCTAD-OECD Reports on G20 Measures.
In 2024, to further strengthen the quality of reporting, UNCTAD revised the methodology of monitoring investment policy measures. and revised the measures going back to 2012 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 sustainable development.
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The UNCTAD's Investment Policy Monitor database include official measures affecting FDI adopted by United Nations Member States. These encompass measures explicitly targeting FDI (FDI-specific), as well as general investment measures with a clear impact on foreign investment (FDI-related). The measures are either reported directly to UNCTAD by Member States through annual surveys or identified by UNCTAD researchers through publicly accessible sources (such as government websites and specialized policy databases). The classification of measures as more or less favourable is based solely on their potential impact on investors.
Note: 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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Romania
01 Oct 2024Introduces State aid for investments in electricity storage capacities
On 17 September 2024, the Ministry of Energy of Romania launched a State aid scheme to support investments in the development of electricity storage capacities. The scheme aims to finance the establishment of storage capacities connected [...]
Romania
26 Jul 2024Adopts €3 billion State aid scheme for the construction and operation of onshore wind and solar photovoltaic installations
On 26 July 2024, the Government of Romania adopted a State Aid Scheme in the form of contracts for difference (CfD) for the production of electricity from renewable onshore wind and solar photovoltaic sources. This followed the European [...]
Romania
17 Jul 2024Extends the sanctions regime under its FDI screening regime to investors from the European Union
On 17 July 2024, Romania enacted Law No. 231/2024, which further amends its foreign direct investment (FDI) screening regime. This law extends the sanctions regime to include investors from the European Union, aligning their treatment [...]
Romania
21 Jun 2024Encourages investments in the manufacturing industry
On 21 June 2024, the Government of Romania launched a € 450 million scheme to encourage investments in the manufacturing industry. The scheme prioritizes investments in critical sectors for economic diversification and resilience, [...]
Romania
06 Dec 2023Amends its FDI screening regime
On 29 November 2023, the Government of Romania introduced amendments to its FDI screening regime through the Emergency Ordinance No. 108/2023. The amendments expands the scope of the screening mechanism, which now encompasses below-control [...]
Romania
23 Jul 2023Establishes regulation to facilitate cross-border operations and mobility
On 23 July 2023, Romania enacted Law No. 222/2023, introducing significant amendments to the Companies Law no. 31/1990 and Trade Registry Law No. 265/2022, aiming to facilitate cross-border mobility and establish clear regulations [...]
Romania
10 Jun 2023Expands the FDI screening regime to encompass investors from the EU
On 31 May 2023, the Parliament of Romania passed Law No.164 introducing additional changes to the foreign direct investment (FDI) screening regime. The key revisions include the expansion of mandatory filing obligations to encompass [...]
Romania
26 Nov 2022Amends the Companies Law to streamline and simplify business procedures
On 26 July 2022, the Parliament of Romania passed the Law no.265, which significantly amended the Romanian Companies law. Among the key changes are the following: - The simplification of the regulations applicable to incorporation [...]
Romania
08 Nov 2022Establishes the Commission for the examination of foreign direct investments
On 28 October 2022, by Decision no.1326 the Government approved the Regulation on the organization and functioning of the Commission for the examination of foreign direct investments. The role of the new commission is to examine and [...]
Romania
07 Aug 2022Digitalizes the registration procedure of the representative offices of foreign companies
On 4 August 2022, the Government of Romania adopted the Ordinance No.18 that simplified and digitalized the process of authorization and functioning of the representative offices of foreign companies in Romania. Following the changes, [...]
Romania
14 Apr 2022Introduces amendments to the FDI screening regime
On 14 April 2022, the Romanian Government passed a Government Emergency Ordinance No 46/2022 on measures implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/452 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2019, which amends the FDI screening [...]
Romania
31 Jul 2020Amendment of scheme of investment support for promoting regional development
With the adoption of Governmental Decree no. 598 of 31 July 2020, the state aid scheme to support investments that promote regional development through job creation was extended until the year 2028. Investment projects that create [...]
Romania
27 Feb 2020Governmental control over foreign investment in oil industry introduced
On 27 February 2020, the Government Emergency Ordinance amending the Petroleum Law No. 238/2004 entered into force. Under the new law, the National Agency for Mineral Resources is now competent to refuse any concession and execution [...]
Romania
24 Nov 2016Adopts new PPP law
The Parliament adopted a new law on PPP, replacing a previous PPP-Law of 2010. The new Law stipulates, inter alia, more flexible terms for determining the technical and economic indicators of the project; it provides both partners [...]
Romania
08 Jun 2016Large retailers to purchase at least 51% of certain foodstuffs from domestic producers
On 8 June 2016, the Parliament amended Law 321/2009 “On the sale of food products”. The amendments provide, inter alia, that retailers having an annual net turnover or owning assets representing more than EUR 2 million shall be under [...]
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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 Investment Policy Monitors and the UNCTAD-OECD Reports on G20 Measures.
In 2024, to further strengthen the quality of reporting, UNCTAD revised the methodology of monitoring investment policy measures. and revised the measures going back to 2012 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 sustainable development.
-
The UNCTAD's Investment Policy Monitor database include official measures affecting FDI adopted by United Nations Member States. These encompass measures explicitly targeting FDI (FDI-specific), as well as general investment measures with a clear impact on foreign investment (FDI-related). The measures are either reported directly to UNCTAD by Member States through annual surveys or identified by UNCTAD researchers through publicly accessible sources (such as government websites and specialized policy databases). The classification of measures as more or less favourable is based solely on their potential impact on investors.
Note: 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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