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Refinaria do Pecém espera apenas a licença ambiental

5 minutos Por que a implantação de grandes projetos industriais privados, de importância estratégica fundamental para a economia do Ceará atrasa tanto? Eis mais uma prova: no dia 16 de setembro de 2020, em plena pandemia da Covid 19, no Palácio da Abolição, o então governador Camilo Santana celebrou “Memorando de Entendimento para a instalação de uma refinaria de petróleo na área da ZPE, a cargo da companhia brasileira Noxis Energy. O valor total do investimento é de R$ 4,24 bilhões, gerando 150 empregos Continue lendo→

Webinar on Tourism Special Economic Zones (TSEZs): From Concept to Practice

1 minuto Summary: While investment flows remain below pre-pandemic levels, tourism demand is reaching record highs and recovery is gradually underway. Foreign direct investment (FDI) has become more selective amid geopolitical uncertainty, climate priorities and rapid technological change. In this context, countries are rethinking strategies to attract capital while aligning with sustainable development goals. Special economic zones (SEZs), traditionally focussed on manufacturing and logistics, are increasingly adapted to services – including tourism, and the cultural and creative industries. When well designed, tourism-driven SEZs can Continue lendo→

Do Special Economic Zones fostereconomic development?

menos de 1 minuto This paper evaluates the effectiveness of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) as instruments of economic development in South Africa. Drawing on rich administrative tax data and employing a differencein-differences identification strategy, we examine how SEZ participation affects firm-level outcomes, including exports, investment, employment, and productivity. Contrary to the common expectation that SEZ participation boosts firm performance, the results suggest that SEZ firms generally underperform their non SEZ counterparts. In particular, self-reported SEZ firms exhibit significantly lower export performance and reduced productivity. Continue lendo→

ZPE e chamamento público

18 minutos Imagine uma empresa que consegue produzir exatamente os mesmos produtos que seus concorrentes, mas com custos significativamente menores. Não é mágica, nem tecnologia revolucionária: é o poder das Zonas Econômicas Especiais (ZEEs). Enquanto empresas fora dessas áreas enfrentam a pesada carga tributária brasileira, negócios instalados na Zona Franca de Manaus contam com incentivos fiscais consolidados há décadas. Já as ZPEs reduzem o custo financeiro de antecipar tributos sobre insumos. E se olharmos para fora? Shenzhen, na China, tornou-se uma das maiores economias Continue lendo→

SEZs: Boosting Foreign Investment through Economic Incentives

5 minutos What Is a Special Economic Zone (SEZ)? Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are strategically designated areas within a country that aim to enhance economic growth through unique regulatory measures. Offering tax incentives and reduced tariffs, SEZs are tailored to attract substantial foreign direct investment (FDI) by creating an appealing business environment. This investment involves cross-border interests where firms or individuals from one country invest in another, unlocking regional and global economic potential. How SEZs Propel Economic Growth and Investment Special economic zones are special areas designated Continue lendo→