Item Summary

“The paper explores the dynamics of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Pakistan, focusing on the need for a strategic pivot from the current market-seeking FDI to efficiency-seeking, export-oriented FDI. While FDI has long been viewed as a driver of economic growth, infrastructure development, and job creation, the paper criticizes Pakistan’s approach as untargeted and overly reliant on FDI aimed at exploiting local markets rather than enhancing exports.”

“In conclusion, the paper calls for a recalibrated approach to FDI. It advocates for targeted policy reforms that attract efficiency-seeking FDI and foster export-led growth rather than relying solely on investments that cater primarily to local demand. It emphasizes the need for Pakistan to break away from the “all FDI is good” mindset. Barring rare exceptions, future FDI should be directed to investments that can positively impact the external account within a reasonable period of time.”

Descriptive Information

Title
Efficiency-seeking FDI in Pakistan
Sort Title
efficiency-seeking fdi in pakistan
Creator of work
Ali Khizer
Publisher
Karachi : The Pakistan Business Council (PBC)
Language
English
Date Created
2024
Format
Reports
Provenance
Open-access link provided by the Library of Congress Office, Islamabad, Pakistan
Rights Statement
Copyright Not Evaluated

Discovery Information

Subject
Economics
Economic policy
Foreign and trade relations
Investments, Foreign
Marketing
Geographic Subject
China
Pakistan
Geographic Origin
Pakistan

Physical Characteristics

Page Count
49
File Count
49

Institutional Information

Collection
Born Digital Monographic Reports and Papers
Box number
Monographic Reports and Papers (Publicly Accessible)
Folder number
b9ccddd3-e21e-434b-a802-2af530367761
Barcode
b9ccddd3-e21e-434b-a802-2af530367761
IIIF Manifest URL

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