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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- Angola - Issued Decree No. 41/24 which facilitates entry into the pharmaceutical sector
Angola
Issued Decree No. 41/24 which facilitates entry into the pharmaceutical sector
29 Jan 2024On 29 January 2024, Angola issued Presidential Decree No. 41/24, introducing new regulations for licensing pharmaceutical activities. This decree is part of the Government's efforts to modernize regulatory frameworks and attract foreign investments in the pharmaceutical sector by simplifying the licensing process and reducing bureaucratic barriers.
The decree also clarifies procedures for obtaining licenses, enhancing transparency and helping investors better understand compliance requirements. This is expected to boost foreign investment in Angola's healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, supporting the country’s economic diversification goals beyond oil.
The Decree repeals Presidential Decree No. 202/21 and amends Presidential Decree No. 191/10.
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Type:
- Entry and establishment (Approval and admission)
- Promotion and facilitation (Investment facilitation )
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Industry:
- Services (Human health activities)
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Sources:
- Government portal, Official Gazette Series Iª No. 20 of 29 January 2024 (Page 919), https://files.lex.ao/presidente-da-republica/2024/decreto-presidencial-n-o-41-24-de-29-de-janeiro/download/decreto-presidencial-n-o-41-24-de-29-de-janeiro_presidente-da-republica_lex-ao.pdf, 29 Jan 2024
- Miranda Alliance, Regulations on the Licensing to Operate in the Pharmaceutical Industry approved, https://www.mirandalawfirm.com/documents/Angola%20-%20LegalNews%20-%20January%20and%20February%202024.pdf#:~:text=permits%20to%20carry%20out%20pharmaceutical, 20 Feb 2024
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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.