OECD Investment Policy Reviews
Subtitle: Israel 2002
By: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Series: OECD investment policy reviews; OECD Investment Policy Reviews
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Paris
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 152
ISBN-13: 9789264176089
Subjects: Finance and Investment
Description: OECD's review of Israel's investment policy. It finds that the Israeli economy has been progressively transformed from an underdeveloped agrarian economy to one which is technologically advanced and services-based. Trade liberalisation, along with the abolition of exchange controls, the adoption of modern corporate governance rules and intellectual property protection enhancement have led to the establishment of an enabling, transparent and non-discriminatory environment for domestic and foreign investment. The beneficial effects of Israel’s FDI policies are enhanced by a focus on high-tech industries and a wide network of international commitments. However, particular attention needs to be given to reducing market access restrictions or distortions resulting from past heavy government involvement. Further progress may in fact largely depend on the acceleration of the privatisation process, the dismantling of monopolies and a less interventionist approach to business activity.
Table of contents: title: Overview; title: Chapter 1. Foreign Direct Investment Trends, Factors, and Prospects; title: Chapter 2. The Economic Impact of Foreign Investment; title: Chapter 3. The Legal and Regulatory Framework for FDI - General Measures; title: Chapter 4. The Legal and Regulatory Framework for FDI - Privatisation and Sectoral Measures; title: Chapter 5. Investment Incentives and Promotion; title: Chapter 6. International Relations; title: Annex 1. Summary of the Main Provisions of the OECD Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises; title: Annex 2. Israel's Position under the OECD Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises; title: Annex 3. Methodology of FDI Data Compilation in Israel; title: Annex 4. Foreign Direct Investment Statistics in Adherent Countries to the OECD Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises; title: References - Internet Sources