East Asia and the Pacific

Linkages and flow-on impacts of FDI in Pacific Island economies - Case Studies (April 2004)

The two broad objectives of the study are • to examine the linkages and subsequent flow-on impacts that occur following a inward foreign investment, with specific reference to small island economies • to consider the actions Pacific island economies might take to enhance the contribution made by inward foreign investment.

Linkages and flow-on impacts of FDI in Pacific Island economies - Report (April 2004)

The two broad objectives of the study are • to examine the linkages and subsequent flow-on impacts that occur following a inward foreign investment, with specific reference to small island economies • to consider the actions Pacific island economies might take to enhance the contribution made by inward foreign investment.

Cambodia Corporate Social Responsibility and the Apparel Sector - Buyer survey results (2005)

A survey was conducted in May and June 2004 to determine current buyers’ sourcing plans post-2004 with respect to Cambodia, the conditions that would be attached and their ranking of CSR-related issues compared with other sourcing considerations.

Snapshot Asia: Benchmarking FDI Competitiveness (October 2003)

The study was designed to set a baseline, or benchmark, across a range of factors against which relative strengths, improvements in the investment climate, and changes in sector dynamics could be measured. Benchmarking was a new and unique approach for the participating countries’ IPIs. Although all the six countries are experienced in promotion activity, it has been very difficult for the IPIs to conduct the sort of analysis that will differentiate the countries in the marketplace, and help them compete for FDI. Specifically, they have not conducted in-depth research and analysis of costs and conditions relative to their competitors, which allows for positioning of country sites as “products” for investors to evaluate.

Pacific Regional - Assessment of Pacific Island countries' national investment policy statements (September 2003)

The original purpose of this review is to report on the compliance by Forum Island Countries (FICs) with the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) non-binding investment principles. The assessment is based solely on FIC National Investment Policy Statements (NIPS).

Investment Promotion Training for IPAs in the Pacific: Data collection & analysis training manual (July 2002)

The first Heads of Investment Promotion Agencies’ Meeting (HIPAM), organised by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat in April 1997, agreed that a regional training program for IPA staff would be beneficial to Forum members. In addition, HIPMA decided that an IPA training needs analysis should be undertaken. The key training areas identified (not in order of priority) included: • roles and functions • strategic planning • research skills • data collection and analysis • computer training • private sector orientation.