Investment Aftercare Explained: A Guide for FDI Practitioners and Policymakers on How to Grow and Retain Investors

This book is the first to systematically map the last step of the foreign investors journey, usually referred to as post-investment, aftercare, or business retention and expansion. It provides a wide range of approaches and strategies for host economies to better retain foreign investors, encourage follow-on expansions, and achieve greater local economic embeddedness through a multi-stakeholder dialogue, leading to an improvement of the overall business climate.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 424 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking book is the first to comprehensively map the final stage of the foreign investors journey, often referred to as post-investment, aftercare, or business retention and expansion. It offers a diverse range of approaches and strategies for host economies to enhance their ability to retain foreign investors, foster follow-on expansions, and achieve greater local economic embeddedness through a multi-stakeholder dialogue, ultimately improving the overall business climate.

Global foreign direct investments reached a staggering US$1.5 trillion in 2019, but unfortunately, this figure plummeted by over 42% in 2020, largely due to the devastating impact of the pandemic. In such a challenging environment, retaining established investors has become paramount. Numerous organizations worldwide are dedicated to attracting foreign companies to invest in their markets. Facilitating this endeavor is a dynamic and competitive industry that involves international organizations supporting capacity building, think tanks, academia, and consultants. However, once foreign companies decide to invest, a critical question arises: how can host economies effectively grow and retain these foreign investments? Many host governments could do much better, as there is limited post-investment support for these foreign companies to help them expand their businesses throughout different stages of investment, business, and economic cycles. This is where aftercare comes into play.

In this book, the authors present a wealth of diverse examples from around the world, showcasing best practices in aftercare. These examples illustrate how host economies can provide valuable assistance to foreign companies, enabling them to navigate the complexities of the local market, overcome challenges, and achieve sustainable growth. Whether you are a public administration staff involved in FDI attraction and promotion, a practitioner in the private sector, or an FDI consultant, this book is an essential read. It will also be of great interest to multilateral organizations seeking to organize seminars and training courses for capacity building. By understanding the importance of aftercare and implementing effective strategies, host economies can foster a conducive environment for foreign investment, promote economic development, and create job opportunities.

Weight: 692g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032006246