Endorsed by world leaders as an ideal investment destination, the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) prioritises growth in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). The field of FDI attraction and investment promotion has a strong body of extant literature and a number of studies have focussed on the attraction of domestic and FDI. There is however, limited research on the methodology for operationalising of secured investors, once attracted. Research indicates that attracting FDI into the country … [Read more...] about Factors necessary for secured investors toward foreign direct investment ownership transfer in special economic zones
Thembinkosi Maduna
Sustainable Investment Promotion – Best practices from the World to South Africa
Following the BRICS investment report released late last year, which highlighted the BRICS group accounted for 22 per cent of global GDP but received only 11 per cent of global inward FDI stock in 2016. FDI flows to the five BRICS countries last year rose by 7 per cent to $277 billion. The increase in inflows to the Russian Federation, India and South Africa more than compensated for the decline of FDI to Brazil and China. This is clear evidence that there is a positive role some of … [Read more...] about Sustainable Investment Promotion – Best practices from the World to South Africa
Investment Aftercare – Retention then Expansion
Following the recently released foreign Direct investment (fDi) Report 2016 on Global greenfield investment trends - annual report focusing on recapping global investment trends. According to the report, South Africa has once again been confirmed as the "top African destination for inward FDI by project numbers, continuing a long-term trend," with over 118 FDI projects recorded for year 2015, says Thembinkosi Maduna - CDC Operations Executive Support Services. The results of the report are … [Read more...] about Investment Aftercare – Retention then Expansion
Repackaging South Africa for foreign investors
South African investment destinations, such as the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ), have many of the factors in place needed to secure foreign direct investment (FDI). Investors do however want to know upfront if there are any challenges, and how we are dealing with them. FDI destinations continue to be sought, despite continuing global economic slowdown, which is evident by the fact that FDI into South Africa increased by R2 089 billion in the first quarter of 2016 compared to … [Read more...] about Repackaging South Africa for foreign investors
