novembro 2022

Impact of Special Economic Zones on domestic market: Evidence from Russia

Impact of Special Economic Zones on domestic market: Evidence from Russia

1 minuto Place-based policies can be an effective instrument for governments to encourage the economic development of a country. A Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is a place-based policy aimed at attracting FDI, employment growth, and supporting new economic reforms. In addition, for emerging economies an SEZ could be a potential catalyst for development; foreign investors can have a drastic impact on the productivity of domestic firms, revenues, and market shares through the implementation of new technologies and the creation of new firms.  However, the Continue lendo

Special economic zones and simplified logistics zones: Five billion euros from Intesa Sanpaolo for the maritime economy

Special economic zones and simplified logistics zones: Five billion euros from Intesa Sanpaolo for the maritime economy

5 minutos Intesa Sanpaolo presented the new plan to develop the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) established in southern Italy and the Simplified Logistics Zones (SLZ) under construction in north-central Italy. The Bank announced €5 billion in credit facilities for the production sites and infrastructure upgrades,an international roadshow to attract capital from abroad and a reshoring plan. In addition, the bank has announced an ad hoc soft-rate credit line for companies that invest in SEZs and SLZs. These zones are potentially strategic for the growth of the maritime economy and their purpose is to create a synergy Continue lendo

Rafael Fonteles anuncia Victor Hugo Almeida na presidência da Investe Piauí

Rafael Fonteles anuncia Victor Hugo Almeida na presidência da Investe Piauí

menos de 1 minuto O governador eleito Rafael Fonteles (PT) usou as redes sociais na manhã desta quarta-feira (09) para anunciar o nome do economista Victor Hugo Almeida como presidente da Agência de Atração de Investimentos do Estado do Piauí – Investe Piauí.  Victor Hugo é o atual gestor da pasta, responsável por gerenciar a Zona de Processamento de Exportação de Parnaíba (ZPE), Porto de Luís Correia e outros projetos relacionados a produção industrial no Piauí. Ele é mestre em Desenvolvimento Econômico e também Continue lendo

Com Hub de Hidrogênio Verde, ZPE Ceará é premiada no Global Free Zones of the Year 2022

Com Hub de Hidrogênio Verde, ZPE Ceará é premiada no Global Free Zones of the Year 2022

3 minutos A Zona de Processamento de Exportação do Ceará – ZPE Ceará, empresa que faz parte do Complexo do Pecém (CIPP S/A), localizado na Região Metropolitana de Fortaleza, foi destaque com duas menções honrosas na nona edição do prêmio Global Free Zones of the Year 2022, da revista fDi Intelligence, publicada pelo prestigiado jornal britânico Financial Times. O reconhecimento é referente ao projeto do Hub de Hidrogênio Verde, uma estratégia do Governo do Ceará e do Porto de Roterdã em parceria com a Federação das Continue lendo

Do special economic zones work in Africa?

Do special economic zones work in Africa?

9 minutos Special economic zones (SEZs) have long been touted as an effective way to ramp up foreign direct investment (FDI), increase trade and provide jobs for developing and developed countries alike. SEZs come in many forms, but they are usually geographically limited areas where companies enjoy tax benefits and other legal priveleges, set up in order to attract foreign investment and boost employment. They were first rolled out in the late 1950s in industrialised countries and quickly spread to Latin America and East Asia. In Africa, the Continue lendo