The document discusses mining investment opportunities in the MENA region. It provides an overview of global mining trends and factors that influence industry attractiveness for investors. It then examines some key challenges for attracting mining investment in the MENA region, including geopolitical risks, infrastructure bottlenecks, and lack of information and data. The document also outlines some incentive programs and tax benefits available for mining projects in countries like Morocco, Oman, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia to promote foreign investment.
Foreign capital inflows in India and emerging economiesZeenal Mehta
This document is a project report submitted as a partial requirement for completing a post-graduate degree in commerce. It discusses foreign capital inflows in India and emerging economies. The introduction provides background on the benefits of foreign direct investment for developing countries like India, such as providing necessary capital and technology. It also notes some potential macroeconomic effects like inflation from large capital inflows. The report will examine trends and policies related to foreign capital flows in India and various sectors like automotive, technology and banking. It will also discuss the political impacts and limitations of foreign investment.
International investment and foreign direct investment play an important role in the global economy. There are different types of foreign investment such as foreign direct investment, portfolio investment, and investment in depository receipts. Foreign direct investment provides benefits like increased investment, technology transfer, and competition but it also faces criticism like undermining economic autonomy. Factors like natural resources, market size, production efficiency, interest rates, and government policies affect international investment flows. India moved from a restrictive policy on foreign investment pre-1991 to a more liberalized policy with automatic approval for foreign investment in many industries.
This document provides a summary of a project report on international capital movements. It begins with an introduction and acknowledgements. It then discusses different types of international capital movements including foreign direct investment, portfolio investment, official flows, and external commercial borrowing. It analyzes determinants and role of foreign capital as well as its impacts and drawbacks. It also examines foreign capital flows to developing economies and India specifically. The report provides an overview of international capital movements and their significance for economic development.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) involves a company from one country making a physical investment in building or expanding a business in another country. There are several potential benefits of FDI for host countries, including transferring technology, exploiting natural resources, and generating employment. However, the effects of FDI depend on the type (e.g. greenfield vs mergers and acquisitions) and can include both positive and negative externalities. Political risk also affects foreign investment and refers to complications from political decisions and instability in a country that impact business objectives and outcomes.
This chapter discusses country risk analysis for multinational corporations. It identifies political and financial risk factors that MNCs consider when evaluating country risk. Techniques for assessing country risk include checklist approaches, the Delphi method, and quantitative analysis. Country risk ratings influence MNC decisions about new investments, monitoring existing operations, and strategies to reduce government takeover exposure in host countries.
This document discusses foreign capital inflows and their impact on the Indian economy. It begins by defining capital inflows and explaining how they help finance domestic investment needs and current account deficits. It then outlines the components of capital account transactions, including foreign investments like FDI, FII, and loans. Graphs show trends in total capital inflows and the components of foreign investment and loans from 2007-2013. The document analyzes the impact of foreign investments on sectors, employment, and economic growth. It concludes by recommending measures to attract more stable capital inflows while strengthening macroeconomic stability and competitiveness.
This document provides an overview of international capital movements. It discusses various types of capital movements including foreign direct investment, portfolio investment, and official flows. Foreign direct investment involves direct ownership in companies overseas, while portfolio investment is a passive investment in securities abroad. Official flows include loans and grants from governments and international organizations. The document also examines determinants of capital flows and the role of foreign capital in economic development for countries.
This document is a project report submitted by a student to the University of Mumbai on international capital movement. It includes a declaration by the student, acknowledgements, a table of contents, and sections covering objectives, research methodology, and various topics related to international capital movement such as meaning, types, factors affecting, role, importance, trends, and policies. The report provides an overview of concepts and issues related to the flow of capital across international borders.
Foreign capital inflows in India and emerging economiesZeenal Mehta
This document is a project report submitted as a partial requirement for completing a post-graduate degree in commerce. It discusses foreign capital inflows in India and emerging economies. The introduction provides background on the benefits of foreign direct investment for developing countries like India, such as providing necessary capital and technology. It also notes some potential macroeconomic effects like inflation from large capital inflows. The report will examine trends and policies related to foreign capital flows in India and various sectors like automotive, technology and banking. It will also discuss the political impacts and limitations of foreign investment.
International investment and foreign direct investment play an important role in the global economy. There are different types of foreign investment such as foreign direct investment, portfolio investment, and investment in depository receipts. Foreign direct investment provides benefits like increased investment, technology transfer, and competition but it also faces criticism like undermining economic autonomy. Factors like natural resources, market size, production efficiency, interest rates, and government policies affect international investment flows. India moved from a restrictive policy on foreign investment pre-1991 to a more liberalized policy with automatic approval for foreign investment in many industries.
This document provides a summary of a project report on international capital movements. It begins with an introduction and acknowledgements. It then discusses different types of international capital movements including foreign direct investment, portfolio investment, official flows, and external commercial borrowing. It analyzes determinants and role of foreign capital as well as its impacts and drawbacks. It also examines foreign capital flows to developing economies and India specifically. The report provides an overview of international capital movements and their significance for economic development.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) involves a company from one country making a physical investment in building or expanding a business in another country. There are several potential benefits of FDI for host countries, including transferring technology, exploiting natural resources, and generating employment. However, the effects of FDI depend on the type (e.g. greenfield vs mergers and acquisitions) and can include both positive and negative externalities. Political risk also affects foreign investment and refers to complications from political decisions and instability in a country that impact business objectives and outcomes.
This chapter discusses country risk analysis for multinational corporations. It identifies political and financial risk factors that MNCs consider when evaluating country risk. Techniques for assessing country risk include checklist approaches, the Delphi method, and quantitative analysis. Country risk ratings influence MNC decisions about new investments, monitoring existing operations, and strategies to reduce government takeover exposure in host countries.
This document discusses foreign capital inflows and their impact on the Indian economy. It begins by defining capital inflows and explaining how they help finance domestic investment needs and current account deficits. It then outlines the components of capital account transactions, including foreign investments like FDI, FII, and loans. Graphs show trends in total capital inflows and the components of foreign investment and loans from 2007-2013. The document analyzes the impact of foreign investments on sectors, employment, and economic growth. It concludes by recommending measures to attract more stable capital inflows while strengthening macroeconomic stability and competitiveness.
This document provides an overview of international capital movements. It discusses various types of capital movements including foreign direct investment, portfolio investment, and official flows. Foreign direct investment involves direct ownership in companies overseas, while portfolio investment is a passive investment in securities abroad. Official flows include loans and grants from governments and international organizations. The document also examines determinants of capital flows and the role of foreign capital in economic development for countries.
This document is a project report submitted by a student to the University of Mumbai on international capital movement. It includes a declaration by the student, acknowledgements, a table of contents, and sections covering objectives, research methodology, and various topics related to international capital movement such as meaning, types, factors affecting, role, importance, trends, and policies. The report provides an overview of concepts and issues related to the flow of capital across international borders.
The Impact of Investment on Nigeria Economy 1970 – 2012iosrjce
Foreign direct investment has impacted Nigeria's economy from 1970 to 2012. The study found that foreign investment leads to economic growth in Nigeria through technology transfers and skills development. Lower inflation, good infrastructure, political stability, and reduced corruption can attract more foreign investment and help Nigeria realize greater economic benefits. The key recommendation is for Nigeria to improve infrastructure and policies to create a better business environment to stimulate growth through foreign investment inflows.
Risk management is crucial for international businesses due to various risks like local insurance regulations, currency fluctuations, and political instability. Firms must choose between admitted local policies or non-admitted global programs. A centralized multinational enterprise is best suited for a global non-admitted program, while a decentralized one uses local admitted policies with global guidelines. Political risks can be mitigated through joint ventures, limited investment, and political risk insurance. Careful risk assessment and management strategies are essential for sustainable international business growth.
Practice note 3: Foreign Direct Investment in conflict-affected contextsInternational Alert
If all goes well, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) contributes to peacebuilding. In the worst case, it may itself be a source of conflict. This practice note explains why and how the operations of foreign investors are relevant for economic development planners and practitioners in conflict-affected contexts. It presents some of the main issues, risks and opportunities that economic development professionals need to bear in mind when designing programmes and initiatives that seek to attract foreign investors to unstable contexts.
This document provides an overview of international financial management for multinational corporations (MNCs). It discusses the goal of MNCs to maximize shareholder wealth but also potential conflicts with managers pursuing subsidiary goals instead of corporate goals. It covers theories justifying international business like comparative advantage. Methods for conducting international business include exporting, licensing, franchising, joint ventures, acquisitions, and foreign direct investment (FDI) through new subsidiaries. MNCs face risks from foreign exchange rates, economies, and politics that financial managers must address.
Financial globalization refers to the integration of financial markets around the world. It has increased capital flows between countries and led to benefits like increased funds and prevention against financial crises. However, critics argue that it also increases the risk of financial crises and that advanced countries are hypocritical in their policies around aid and trade. Foreign direct investment and foreign institutional investors have also played a major role in financial globalization and the economies of countries like India.
The document provides an introduction to international financial systems and globalization. It discusses reasons for understanding international financial systems, including the increase in global trade and opportunities. It then defines globalization as the shrinking of time and space between countries and the integration of global production and exchange. The document goes on to discuss various effects of globalization, including the emergence of global markets, changes to world trade and foreign direct investment, and technological effects. It also outlines some challenges of and strategies for adapting to globalization.
Major sources of foreign capital for India include foreign direct investment, external commercial borrowings, and foreign institutional investments. Foreign capital is necessary for India to sustain high investment levels, develop infrastructure, and address financing gaps. While India welcomes foreign capital, some business constraints like bureaucracy, taxation complexity, and corruption can dampen investment enthusiasm. The government is taking steps to liberalize rules and ease business conditions to attract more foreign participation in India's growth.
This document provides an overview of international finance management topics including:
1. The evolution of international monetary systems from the gold standard to the Bretton Woods system and floating exchange rates.
2. The concepts of globalization and growth of multinational corporations with increasing international trade and reduced barriers to capital flows.
3. Key aspects of international finance markets like the foreign exchange market, international money markets, and stock markets.
4. The balance of payments and international flows facilitated by agencies like the IMF, World Bank, and Asian Development Bank.
5. A case study on an Asian Development Bank project to rehabilitate slums in Pune, India.
The document provides an overview of foreign capital in India. It discusses the different types of foreign capital including foreign aid, private foreign investment, foreign direct investment, and foreign portfolio investment. It notes that foreign capital plays an important role in the early stages of a country's industrialization by increasing resources, undertaking risks, providing technical know-how, setting high standards, facilitating marketing and exports, reducing trade deficits, and increasing competition. The document also discusses India's pre-liberalization period and the need for foreign capital to supplement domestic investment and speed up economic development.
‘Protectionism’ has been the subject of much discussion in both political circles and the mainstream media. New heads of state are increasingly willing to pursue policies with a clear ’home-bias’, and are adopting a more critical view of the rise of globalisation which has defined the past 50 years.
Should new protectionist policies take hold globally, what are the risks for fixed income investors, and how should portfolios be positioned?
This document provides an overview and introduction to international financial management for multinational corporations (MNCs). It discusses the goal of MNCs to maximize shareholder wealth and conflicts that can interfere with this goal such as agency problems. Several theories that justify international business are presented, including comparative advantage and product cycle theory. Common methods for conducting international business like exporting, licensing, and foreign direct investment are explained. The document also outlines opportunities and risks associated with international operations as well as how an MNC's financial decisions can impact its valuation.
Foreign capital includes any inflow of capital from abroad in the form of foreign aid, loans, grants, or foreign investment. It can benefit both developed and developing countries by filling financial gaps, supporting high investment levels, transferring technology, and exploiting natural resources. However, foreign capital flows have not always been satisfactory in all regions and countries. The document then discusses various sources of foreign capital like foreign direct investment, foreign portfolio investment, external commercial borrowings, and differentiates between them. It also outlines some benefits and risks of foreign capital inflows.
This document discusses financial institutions, intermediaries, and markets. It defines financial institutions as enterprises that provide services related to transforming, exchanging, creating, advising on, or managing financial assets. Common financial institutions include commercial banks, insurance companies, securities firms, investment banks, finance companies, mutual funds, and pension funds. Financial intermediaries like banks channel funds from savers to borrowers. Well-functioning financial markets are important for economic growth by efficiently allocating funds.
This document discusses foreign direct investment and its relationship to economic growth. It provides background definitions of foreign direct investment and economic growth. The document then examines trends in foreign direct investment globally and by region over the past 20 years. It explores whether increased foreign direct investment necessarily leads to higher economic growth rates. Potential costs of foreign direct investment to host countries are also reviewed. Finally, the document analyzes different political ideology perspectives on foreign direct investment, including the radical view, free market view, and pragmatic nationalism view.
Relation Between Inflow Of FDI and The Development Of India's EconomyIJTEMT
1) The document examines the relationship between foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows and economic development in India. It discusses how FDI has increased in India since economic reforms began in 1991, with sectors like services, telecommunications and software attracting significant investment.
2) The paper aims to analyze the impact of FDI on India's GDP as a measure of economic development. It also examines how economic reforms have affected FDI in India and constraints to increasing FDI.
3) The document provides context on the growth of FDI globally and its potential benefits, like increasing employment, productivity, and technology transfer. However, it notes that some studies have struggled to find a definitive causal link between FDI and economic
Political Institutions and Macroeconomic Outcomes in Arab Oil-Rich Economies ...Economic Research Forum
Adeel Malik, University of Oxford
ERF and AFESD conference on: Monetary and Fiscal Institutions in Resource-Rich Arab Economies
Kuwait, November 4-5, 2015
For more info, please visit www.erf.org.eg
Opening Session
While commodity volatility affects economic performance and could be associated with multiple economic ills and lack of economic development, only part of the answer lies in economics. The keynote speech will provide a political economy perspective on why some countries are able to develop resilient institutional structures, while others are not, focusing on the nature of underlying institutions in resource-rich Arab economies.
Foreign Investment and Its Effect on the Economic Growth in Nigeria: A Triang...iosrjce
Evidence abound about the registered increase in foreign investment inflows in recent years. While
proponents emphasize that these inflows could engender economic growth, critics express concern that there
could be destabilizing effect on the economy if not well managed. This study therefore, attempts to examine the
effect of foreign investments (disaggregated into foreign direct investment and foreign portfolio investment)
inflows on economic growth in Nigeria with a view to ascertaining the better contributor, using time series data
from 1987-2012. The OLS and the Granger causality procedures were employed in analyzing the data. The
result displays that both foreign direct investment and foreign portfolio investment have positive and significant
effect on economic growth though the partial correlation coefficients show that foreign portfolio investment is
the better contributor. Based on the result, government should pursue policies that encourage both foreign
direct investment and especially foreign portfolio investment.
The document discusses foreign direct investment (FDI), including how FDI occurs when a firm invests directly in new facilities abroad. It has increased significantly in recent decades as firms undertake greenfield investments or acquisitions in foreign countries. Theories explore why firms choose FDI over alternatives and the factors influencing the pattern of FDI flows between countries.
This document provides information about the 8th annual MENA Mining Show conference and exhibition taking place in Dubai from 6-7 October 2015. The event will bring together 500 senior delegates from mining companies, governments, investors and solution providers from across the Middle East, North Africa and East Africa regions to discuss exploration, production, technology and investment opportunities. Government officials from over 15 countries in the region will be in attendance along with 150 mining companies and 80 exhibitors. The conference and exhibition provide a platform for stakeholders to raise finance, develop partnerships and further the mining industry across the frontier markets.
The Impact of Investment on Nigeria Economy 1970 – 2012iosrjce
Foreign direct investment has impacted Nigeria's economy from 1970 to 2012. The study found that foreign investment leads to economic growth in Nigeria through technology transfers and skills development. Lower inflation, good infrastructure, political stability, and reduced corruption can attract more foreign investment and help Nigeria realize greater economic benefits. The key recommendation is for Nigeria to improve infrastructure and policies to create a better business environment to stimulate growth through foreign investment inflows.
Risk management is crucial for international businesses due to various risks like local insurance regulations, currency fluctuations, and political instability. Firms must choose between admitted local policies or non-admitted global programs. A centralized multinational enterprise is best suited for a global non-admitted program, while a decentralized one uses local admitted policies with global guidelines. Political risks can be mitigated through joint ventures, limited investment, and political risk insurance. Careful risk assessment and management strategies are essential for sustainable international business growth.
Practice note 3: Foreign Direct Investment in conflict-affected contextsInternational Alert
If all goes well, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) contributes to peacebuilding. In the worst case, it may itself be a source of conflict. This practice note explains why and how the operations of foreign investors are relevant for economic development planners and practitioners in conflict-affected contexts. It presents some of the main issues, risks and opportunities that economic development professionals need to bear in mind when designing programmes and initiatives that seek to attract foreign investors to unstable contexts.
This document provides an overview of international financial management for multinational corporations (MNCs). It discusses the goal of MNCs to maximize shareholder wealth but also potential conflicts with managers pursuing subsidiary goals instead of corporate goals. It covers theories justifying international business like comparative advantage. Methods for conducting international business include exporting, licensing, franchising, joint ventures, acquisitions, and foreign direct investment (FDI) through new subsidiaries. MNCs face risks from foreign exchange rates, economies, and politics that financial managers must address.
Financial globalization refers to the integration of financial markets around the world. It has increased capital flows between countries and led to benefits like increased funds and prevention against financial crises. However, critics argue that it also increases the risk of financial crises and that advanced countries are hypocritical in their policies around aid and trade. Foreign direct investment and foreign institutional investors have also played a major role in financial globalization and the economies of countries like India.
The document provides an introduction to international financial systems and globalization. It discusses reasons for understanding international financial systems, including the increase in global trade and opportunities. It then defines globalization as the shrinking of time and space between countries and the integration of global production and exchange. The document goes on to discuss various effects of globalization, including the emergence of global markets, changes to world trade and foreign direct investment, and technological effects. It also outlines some challenges of and strategies for adapting to globalization.
Major sources of foreign capital for India include foreign direct investment, external commercial borrowings, and foreign institutional investments. Foreign capital is necessary for India to sustain high investment levels, develop infrastructure, and address financing gaps. While India welcomes foreign capital, some business constraints like bureaucracy, taxation complexity, and corruption can dampen investment enthusiasm. The government is taking steps to liberalize rules and ease business conditions to attract more foreign participation in India's growth.
This document provides an overview of international finance management topics including:
1. The evolution of international monetary systems from the gold standard to the Bretton Woods system and floating exchange rates.
2. The concepts of globalization and growth of multinational corporations with increasing international trade and reduced barriers to capital flows.
3. Key aspects of international finance markets like the foreign exchange market, international money markets, and stock markets.
4. The balance of payments and international flows facilitated by agencies like the IMF, World Bank, and Asian Development Bank.
5. A case study on an Asian Development Bank project to rehabilitate slums in Pune, India.
The document provides an overview of foreign capital in India. It discusses the different types of foreign capital including foreign aid, private foreign investment, foreign direct investment, and foreign portfolio investment. It notes that foreign capital plays an important role in the early stages of a country's industrialization by increasing resources, undertaking risks, providing technical know-how, setting high standards, facilitating marketing and exports, reducing trade deficits, and increasing competition. The document also discusses India's pre-liberalization period and the need for foreign capital to supplement domestic investment and speed up economic development.
‘Protectionism’ has been the subject of much discussion in both political circles and the mainstream media. New heads of state are increasingly willing to pursue policies with a clear ’home-bias’, and are adopting a more critical view of the rise of globalisation which has defined the past 50 years.
Should new protectionist policies take hold globally, what are the risks for fixed income investors, and how should portfolios be positioned?
This document provides an overview and introduction to international financial management for multinational corporations (MNCs). It discusses the goal of MNCs to maximize shareholder wealth and conflicts that can interfere with this goal such as agency problems. Several theories that justify international business are presented, including comparative advantage and product cycle theory. Common methods for conducting international business like exporting, licensing, and foreign direct investment are explained. The document also outlines opportunities and risks associated with international operations as well as how an MNC's financial decisions can impact its valuation.
Foreign capital includes any inflow of capital from abroad in the form of foreign aid, loans, grants, or foreign investment. It can benefit both developed and developing countries by filling financial gaps, supporting high investment levels, transferring technology, and exploiting natural resources. However, foreign capital flows have not always been satisfactory in all regions and countries. The document then discusses various sources of foreign capital like foreign direct investment, foreign portfolio investment, external commercial borrowings, and differentiates between them. It also outlines some benefits and risks of foreign capital inflows.
This document discusses financial institutions, intermediaries, and markets. It defines financial institutions as enterprises that provide services related to transforming, exchanging, creating, advising on, or managing financial assets. Common financial institutions include commercial banks, insurance companies, securities firms, investment banks, finance companies, mutual funds, and pension funds. Financial intermediaries like banks channel funds from savers to borrowers. Well-functioning financial markets are important for economic growth by efficiently allocating funds.
This document discusses foreign direct investment and its relationship to economic growth. It provides background definitions of foreign direct investment and economic growth. The document then examines trends in foreign direct investment globally and by region over the past 20 years. It explores whether increased foreign direct investment necessarily leads to higher economic growth rates. Potential costs of foreign direct investment to host countries are also reviewed. Finally, the document analyzes different political ideology perspectives on foreign direct investment, including the radical view, free market view, and pragmatic nationalism view.
Relation Between Inflow Of FDI and The Development Of India's EconomyIJTEMT
1) The document examines the relationship between foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows and economic development in India. It discusses how FDI has increased in India since economic reforms began in 1991, with sectors like services, telecommunications and software attracting significant investment.
2) The paper aims to analyze the impact of FDI on India's GDP as a measure of economic development. It also examines how economic reforms have affected FDI in India and constraints to increasing FDI.
3) The document provides context on the growth of FDI globally and its potential benefits, like increasing employment, productivity, and technology transfer. However, it notes that some studies have struggled to find a definitive causal link between FDI and economic
Political Institutions and Macroeconomic Outcomes in Arab Oil-Rich Economies ...Economic Research Forum
Adeel Malik, University of Oxford
ERF and AFESD conference on: Monetary and Fiscal Institutions in Resource-Rich Arab Economies
Kuwait, November 4-5, 2015
For more info, please visit www.erf.org.eg
Opening Session
While commodity volatility affects economic performance and could be associated with multiple economic ills and lack of economic development, only part of the answer lies in economics. The keynote speech will provide a political economy perspective on why some countries are able to develop resilient institutional structures, while others are not, focusing on the nature of underlying institutions in resource-rich Arab economies.
Foreign Investment and Its Effect on the Economic Growth in Nigeria: A Triang...iosrjce
Evidence abound about the registered increase in foreign investment inflows in recent years. While
proponents emphasize that these inflows could engender economic growth, critics express concern that there
could be destabilizing effect on the economy if not well managed. This study therefore, attempts to examine the
effect of foreign investments (disaggregated into foreign direct investment and foreign portfolio investment)
inflows on economic growth in Nigeria with a view to ascertaining the better contributor, using time series data
from 1987-2012. The OLS and the Granger causality procedures were employed in analyzing the data. The
result displays that both foreign direct investment and foreign portfolio investment have positive and significant
effect on economic growth though the partial correlation coefficients show that foreign portfolio investment is
the better contributor. Based on the result, government should pursue policies that encourage both foreign
direct investment and especially foreign portfolio investment.
The document discusses foreign direct investment (FDI), including how FDI occurs when a firm invests directly in new facilities abroad. It has increased significantly in recent decades as firms undertake greenfield investments or acquisitions in foreign countries. Theories explore why firms choose FDI over alternatives and the factors influencing the pattern of FDI flows between countries.
This document provides information about the 8th annual MENA Mining Show conference and exhibition taking place in Dubai from 6-7 October 2015. The event will bring together 500 senior delegates from mining companies, governments, investors and solution providers from across the Middle East, North Africa and East Africa regions to discuss exploration, production, technology and investment opportunities. Government officials from over 15 countries in the region will be in attendance along with 150 mining companies and 80 exhibitors. The conference and exhibition provide a platform for stakeholders to raise finance, develop partnerships and further the mining industry across the frontier markets.
SEO, Dot Brand, and the Not Com RevolutionBill Hartzer
The Not Com revolution of new gTLD domain names is here. By the time they’re done, over 1,000 new extensions will be available. The search engines say that they treat all domain name extensions the same. But what is really happening in the real world? Should you move your sites to a new keyword-rich new gTLD domain name extension?
Can brands benefit from having their own .BRAND domain name extension? Which brands have moved to their own domain extension, and who is planning on moving? In this session, you’ll learn where to get lists of the new domain extensions, and how to apply if you’d like your own .BRAND domain extension. But, more importantly, let’s explore whether or not you should move to a new gTLD domain name extension or stick with .COM.
Winner takes a lighthearted look at how seriously we often take ourselves, suggesting we could benefit from being less self-important on occasion. It encourages the reader to not get too caught up in always needing to be the best and instead find humor in our flaws and failures.
The document discusses language trends in the 20th and 21st centuries across various contexts. It covers:
1) The emergence of non-sexist terms like "Ms." in the 1970s and their acceptance today.
2) The creation of new words for gender neutrality and replacing gendered suffixes in professions.
3) The liberalization of attitudes towards sexuality and offensive words in the late 20th century.
4) The development of texting language in the 1990s and internet language on platforms like MSN featuring abbreviations, acronyms, and emoticons.
This document provides an overview and administration guide for Oracle Clusterware and Real Application Clusters (RAC). It describes the Oracle Clusterware and RAC software architectures, components, installation processes, and key features. The document also covers administering Oracle Clusterware components like voting disks and the Oracle Cluster Registry, storage management, database instances, services, and backup/recovery in RAC environments. Administrative tools for RAC like Enterprise Manager, SQL*Plus, and SRVCTL are also discussed.
Este documento presenta información sobre tres temas principales: 1) El uso de guías de práctica clínica y evidencia científica en la toma de decisiones médicas; 2) Los ensayos clínicos recientes sobre fármacos para la diabetes y su evaluación de la calidad de la evidencia y seguridad cardiovascular; 3) La contribución de estos nuevos ensayos en las decisiones sobre el tratamiento de personas con diabetes.
The document discusses business transformation and how it differs from continuous improvement activities. Business transformation involves fundamentally rethinking and redesigning core business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in areas like cost, quality, and speed. It requires taking a clean slate approach, understanding customer needs, and building new systems and policies from there. The document outlines when transformation is needed, what it requires including leadership support and cross-functional teams, and the typical phases of transformation including discovery, inspiration, design, and implementation.
The srvctl commands modify, relocate, status, getenv, setenv, and unsetenv are used to administer Oracle Clusterware resources and environments. The modify command changes configuration properties, the relocate command temporarily moves a service, the status command displays resource status, and the getenv, setenv, and unsetenv commands get, set, and unset environment variables for databases, instances, services, and nodes.
The document describes several Oracle Clusterware commands used to manage application profiles and register, relocate, start, and stop applications in an Oracle Clusterware environment. Some key commands covered include crs_profile for creating and managing application profiles, crs_register for registering applications with Oracle Clusterware, and crs_relocate for moving registered applications between nodes. The document provides syntax, examples, and descriptions for using these commands.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like depression and anxiety.
This document describes procedures for quickly adding and deleting nodes and instances on UNIX-based Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) databases. It provides procedures for adding an Oracle Clusterware home and Oracle home with RAC to a new node using Oracle Universal Installer (OUI) interactively or silently. It also provides procedures for deleting an Oracle home with RAC and deleting an Oracle Clusterware home from an existing node using OUI. The procedures are presented in a step-by-step format and include notes about environment variables and performing steps in the specified order.
Harry Potter is a young wizard who attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. His two best friends are Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. At school, Harry is in Gryffindor house and plays Quidditch, while also facing enemies like Professor Quirrell and the dark wizard Voldemort, who killed Harry's parents. Harry must prevent Quirrell and Voldemort from stealing the Philosopher's Stone. With help from his friends and other school staff, Harry is able to defeat Quirrell and Voldemort, protecting the stone and ending their threat for now.
1) The document describes steps for adding and deleting nodes from an Oracle RAC database.
2) To add a node, the Oracle Universal Installer (OUI) is used to copy the Oracle home to the new node and configure the database and services.
3) To delete a node, database instances must first be removed from the node using tools like the Database Configuration Assistant (DBCA) before deleting the node itself.
Impact investment is a strategy to align the power of private markets to the social and environmental development needs of society at-large. From 2012-13, the Rockefeller Foundation, through its Impact Investing initiative, funded research in five Sub-Saharan African countries with the aim of understanding the barriers for impact investing across Africa, as well as recommending national policies to encourage the growth of the industry. This report synthesizes the findings of that work, examining the potential of impact investing as a ‘strategy of choice’ for African policymakers.
MENA PEA_10th Annual Private Equity and Venture Capital Report for 2015Lina El Zein
Private equity and venture capital activity in the MENA region continued to grow in 2015 according to the report. The number of disclosed transactions increased significantly from 72 in 2014 to 175 in 2015, reflecting growth in both private equity and venture capital investments. While total investment values decreased slightly by 4% compared to 2014 levels, the average size of private equity deals decreased. Fundraising levels also declined compared to previous years, though some managers adopted a "deal by deal" approach rather than relying on formal funds. Overall, private equity managers surveyed indicated continued challenges with fundraising in 2016 but demonstrated an ability to find investment opportunities and increase divestment values and levels.
This document discusses various sources and approaches to financing development. It describes financing from international institutions like the IMF and World Bank which provide loans, grants and other funding. It also discusses domestic resource mobilization through taxes and spending by national governments. Private sector financing approaches include blended finance which blends public and private funds, as well as philanthropic funding. Challenges to development financing include situations of conflict and fragility. Innovative financing solutions and partnerships are needed to help address development needs in these difficult contexts.
Rubric:
Global
Orientation
SLO
Applied
To
Case
Case
Requirements
GO
Dimension
1
Description
GO
Dimension
2
Description
GO
Dimension
3
Description
GO
Dimension
4
Description
Students
will-‐>
Exhibit
knowledge
of
the
major
cultural
economic,
social
and
legal
environments
faced
by
organizations
(GL
SLO
1)
Develop
multiple
strategies
for
the
challenges
of
doing
business
in
a
global
environment
(GL
SLO
2)
Assess
the
needs
and
justify
the
advantages
accruing
from
expanding
into
international
markets
(GL
SLO
1,
2,
3)
Demonstrate
appropriate
responses
to
cultural
diversity
in
a
global
economy
(GL
SLO
3)
Question
1
Identify
the
key
criteria
and
considerations
that
need
to
be
taken
into
account
in
evaluating
BFSI
entry
in
the
proposed
foreign
markets.
20%
Question
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Of
the
countries
under
consideration,
which
five
would
be
most
suitable
for
the
immediate
establishment
of
a
BFSI
subsidiary?
Highlight
the
key
issues
for
each
of
the
selected
countries
and
discuss
the
reasoning
behind
your
recommendation.
30%
20%
Question
3
Which
countries
would
be
unsuitable
for
a
BFSI
subsidiary
at
this
time,
and
what
are
the
basic
shortcomings
in
each
case?
30%
TOTAL
20%
of
grade
30%
of
grade
20%
of
grade
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of
grade
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1. Investment Attraction of MENA Mining
Vladimir F. Kuznetsov
Director
Earthstone Holdings, Ltd.
Conference Day Two: 26 October 2011
13:10 Mining investment opportunities
2. AS A GENERAL RULE, THE
MOST SUCCESSFUL MAN IN
LIFE IS THE MAN WHO HAS
THE BEST INFORMATION
Benjamin Disraeli,
British Prime Minster & Novelist
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4. Global Mining: Changed Picture
Profound economy transformations, revolution in commodities’
weight substantially changed the global mining picture
4
5. Goals & Perceptions: Investor vs. Recipient
Industry Attractiveness
Magnitude and ease of
making profit, in
comparison with the risks
involved, that an industrial
sector offers. It is based on
the number of competitors,
their relative strength,
width of margins,
and rate of growth in
demand for its goods or
services
5
6. Investing Essence
Over the years, a number of salient points for
investment attraction factors
were developed by economists:
Natural and human resources;
Price, quality and productivity of inputs;
International transportation and
communication cost;
Investment favor or discrimination;
Man-made barriers to trade;
Fundamental facilities;
Cross-national values, language, culture,
commercial practice and politics;
Research and development;
Concentration of production and sales;
Economic system and political strategy;
Resource allocation system
Dunning, J. (1977), “The location of economic activity and the multinational
enterprise: search for an eclectic approach”, in Ohlin, B., Hesselborn, P. and
Wiskman, P. (Eds), The International Allocation of Economic Activity, Macmillan,
London, pp. 395-418
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8. MENA: Investor’s Eyeball
Deficiency of adequate information on MENA mining
Search news results on MENA MINING : 16
Search news results on AFRICAN MINING : 1,720
Solutions: Establishment of
MENA Mining Information Agency
Develop ArabStat initiative to remedy
information & data gap
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9. MENA Country Risks
Region is a heterogeneous mix of countries that vary in size, social and political structure,
economic and regulatory framework, and the degree of economic diversification
9
10. Economic Freedom
Based on data from: Economic Freedom of the World – 2010 Annual Report, by Fraser Institute
10
12. Investment Incentives
State contribution to certain investment expenses through:
Investment Promotion Fund
State contribution to certain expenses in specific industrial sectors,
development of modern technologies: the Hassan II Fund for
Morocco Economic and Social Development
Exemption from customs duties
Exemption from import VAT
Regime of convertibility for foreign investment: investors to carry
out their investment in Morocco, directly transfer revenues generated
/proceeds of their sale or liquidation
16 Regional Investment Centers ensure speedy company
registration
Customs duty and tax exemptions on imported equipment.
50% reduction on company tax or income tax for mining companies
that directly or indirectly export their mining products
Mining company may set up a tax-exempt reserve fund for
exploration/ development investment equal to as much as 50% of
fiscal profits, with a ceiling of 30% of turnover
12
13. Investment Incentives
Provision of soft loans for investment projects (3% interest rate)
Free transfer of capital and profits, and access and departure of expatriate
workers to and from abroad
Oman Duty-free import of machinery, equipment and spare parts for industrial
investment
Tax exemption to foreign investors for five years (renewable) from inception of
company
Minerals City being established to serve as a hub for a number of minerals-based
processing projects
No taxation of personal income
Projects exempted from income & social services taxes by 25%, 50%, or 75% for
10 years, depending on the location and sector of project
Foreigners can invest in mineral resources under special agreements and own up
to 100% of mining projects
Imported fixed assets are exempted from customs duties/taxes
Jordan Free repatriation of capital, profits and salaries
Exemptions in Free Zones
Industrial Estates
13
14. Investment Incentives
SIDF:
Short term loans to investors, technical, administrative, financial and marketing
advice.
Saudi Arabia Loans: medium; long-term - up to 50% project’s total cost
Payback: up to 15 years (2-year grace period)
Low prices for electricity, water, and other fuels for industrial projects
Flat corporate tax rate of 20%
Absence of mineral royalties
Highly competitive energy costs
Import duties exemptions for approved mining equipment - 5% on other
imported equipment
Foreign individuals pay tax at a flat rate of 20% on income sourced in
Saudi Arabia
14
15. Technology & Infrastructure
New plans for upgrading infrastructure: e.g. Plan Azur
envisions construction of new roads and airports
Industrial development zones
The MED zones: Special zones around the Tangier Med port
project to serve the European Union based on optimal logistic
Morocco conditions and an integrated multimodal platform (airport,
highway network, rail network, seaport) offering attractive factor
costs (freight charges reduced by 40% to 50%)
Expansion of railway system and development of rural inroads
with World Bank funded projects
15
16. Technology & Infrastructure
Suitable for mining: roads, power gird, availability of water,
deep-sea port
Industrial land planned for industrial investors are being
Oman provided and being equipped with the necessary services and
facilities required for construction of projects: roads, water,
electricity, gas, telecommunication and facilities for solid waste
collection and disposal.
Focusing on heavy infrastructure spending and the development of
Saudi Economic Cities valued at over $80b
Available land in different industrial cities at nominal charges. Land for
Saudi Arabia other uses is available on lease or sale
Advanced, state-of-the-art engineering supply and
construction/contracting companies
Extensive rail network that benefits mining projects
High quality infrastructure: 3 airports,1 port; 8,000 km of modern
highway system; railway master plan to develop an extensive rail
Jordan network
16
17. Arab Spring & Investment
Period of momentous change, challenges and
opportunity that can lead to a historical shift
in growth and development patterns
MENA Political turmoil leads to economic and financial repercussions;
but largely limited to countries at the epicenter of the political events
Investment climate is blurred
17
18. Arab Spring & Investment
2011 Country Wise Picture
What the population thinks: Estimated cuts in 2011 FDI
Qatar: 92% economy is getting better Egypt – 92%,
Morocco: 68% economy is getting better. Libya – 87%,
Tunisia: 50% economy is doing better; 20% doing
Syria – 65% ,
worse and 27% “staying the same.”
Egypt: 42% see conditions in their country “getting”
Bahrain – 35%,
better, versus 37% who said it is “getting worse” Increase – 7 countries;
Syria: 34% economy getting worse ; 32% getting the biggest – Saudi Arabia and Iraq
better Arab Investment
Yemen: 19% doing better and Export Credit Guarantee Corp.
Iraq: 16% economy looks to be doing better
Gallup poll results – October 10, 2011
Top ranking H1 2011 M&A Deals
Real Estate
As to volumes of M&A deals: Jordan, UAE
Secure and stable markets: Abu Dhabi,
and Oman
Dubai, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia
AS to deals value: Qatar, UAE, Kuwait
Uncertain: Bahrain, Egypt, and Syria
Sectors: banking, education and healthcare,
construction
18
20. Arab Spring & Investment
Political instability and turmoil, instead of
negative provide positive affect in FDI
Foreign Direct Investment in Africa: What are the Key
Factors of Attraction aside from Natural Resources? By
Bertrand BLANCHETON, Université de Bordeaux, Lambert
OPARA-OPIMBA Université de Bordeaux
At the first HSBC MENA Global Banking and
Markets Leadership Forum, 62% of the
region's most senior business leaders stated
that the impact of the Arab Spring would be
positive, when viewed over a three year
horizon.
October, 2011
20
22. MENA: What to Expect?
Liberalization of Mining Sectors
Offers of state-held equity in mining companies
Governments are holding stakes
Introduction of modern contractual schemes: worth $320B in publicly traded firms
BOT (build-operate-transfer) (directly or through rulers and
DBOT (design- build-operate-transfer) sovereign funds) Thomson Reuters
BOO (build-operate-own)
Joint Venture or Consortium contracts
Franchise and Leasing contracts
Applying available investment laws, acceding to international
treaties to protect investments especially the Arab Investment
Guarantee Corporation and the Multilateral Investment
Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
Examination of similar (e.g. India’s) experience: A flow-through share is a common share of
an oil and gas or mineral exploration
Extending Tax Breaks for Exploration: company that normally trades on an
Flow-Through Shares (success in Australia, exchange. It is referred to as “flow-through”
because the company enters into an
Canada, USA) to attract investors in mining agreement with investor to flow certain tax
Institutional Finance Schemes deductions from that company’s capital
expenditure program through to investor
Exploration & Infrastructure Bonds
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