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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Paraguay
Introduces a new PPP law to enhance investment in infrastructure
28 Jan 2025On 28 January 2025, Paraguay enacted Public–Private Partnership (PPP) Law No. 7452/2025, which replaces Law No. 5102/2013. The new law aims to enhance infrastructure investment by improving the efficiency and transparency of PPP frameworks.
Key changes introduced under the law include:
- Streamlining and centralization. The Ministry of Economy and Finance now has oversight of PPP project evaluation, reducing the involvement of multiple agencies and streamlining administrative processes.
- Extended contract terms. The maximum duration of PPP contracts has been extended from 30 to 40 years to encourage long-term investment.
- Higher investment threshold and expanded scope. The minimum investment requirement has been increased to $4.5 million, subject to adjustment by the Ministry. The scope of eligible sectors now includes non-hydropower renewable energy projects.
- Increased State participation. The maximum State contribution to PPPs has been raised from 10 to 25 per cent, with higher participation permitted for social infrastructure projects. The overall fiscal limit for PPP projects has been increased from 2 to 4 per cent of gross domestic product.
- Changes to the bidding process. The minimum notice period for bid invitations has been extended from 60 to 120 days prior to submission deadlines. A right of first refusal has been introduced, allowing proponents to match or improve competing bids within a margin of 3 to 10 per cent.
- Termination and step-in rights. Contracts may be terminated after a suspension period of 60 to 120 days. Creditors are granted step-in rights in cases of non-compliance by the private partner.
- Stronger compliance measures. Entities with a record of State contract violations within the past five years are disqualified from participating in PPP projects.
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Type:
- Entry and establishment (Ownership and control)
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Industry:
- Not industry specific (SDG)
- Services (Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply, Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities, Construction, Telecommunications)
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Sources:
- Gaceta oficial, LEY N° 7.452.- DE MODERNIZACIÓN DEL RÉGIMEN DE PROMOCIÓN DE LA INVERSIÓN EN INFRAESTRUCTURA PÚBLICA Y AMPLIACIÓN Y MEJORAMIENTO DE LOS BIENES Y SERVICIOS A CARGO DEL ESTADO., https://www.gacetaoficial.gov.py/index/getDocumento/90372, 28 Jan 2025
- Nova Paraguay, Santiago Peña apuesta a la inversión para modernizar la infraestructura, https://www.novaparaguay.com/nota.asp?t=Santiago-Pena-apuesta-a-la-inversion-para-modernizar-la-infraestructura&id=30591&id_tiponota=6, 28 Jan 2025
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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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