Volume Of Foreign Direct Investment Research Articles

Foreign Investments as a Factor Ensuring Economic Security of Ukraine

The article explores the theoretical foundations of the concepts of «security», «national security», «economic security», «investment security», and their interrelations within the components of a state's national security. The necessity of attracting foreign investments while considering economic security is emphasized. The authors propose their interpretation of the definition of «investment security in the sphere of foreign investment». Characteristics of national interests in the field of investment security are provided, and directions for forming a system to ensure it are identified. Sources of threats to attracting foreign investments for the domestic economy are identified. The dynamics of the balance of payments according to the financial account and the volumes of foreign direct investments for the years 2014-2023 are examined, providing insight into the country's investment climate. Attention is drawn to the significance of Ukraine's investment attractiveness index, which has been the lowest in the past decade since the onset of full-scale military aggression. This indicates that the investment climate in Ukraine does not contribute to an increase in foreign investment volumes. The analysis focuses on key indicators of investment security, including the investment attractiveness index and the ratio of net FDI inflows to GDP. It is elucidated that since 2016, there has predominantly been a deficit in the balance of payments, and the share of accumulation of foreign direct investment relative to GDP has not reached the threshold level of the indicator. It is highlighted that apart from state-level security factors, there are those that depend directly on the activities of economic entities, particularly the level of timeliness of accounting and analytical support for foreign investments. The main directions of ensuring economic security in the process of attracting foreign capital are determined.

The Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Economic Growth: Empirical Evidence

Foreign direct investments are an instrument widely used by countries, both developed and emergent, to achieve their economic development. Among others benefits, discussed in the specialized literature, investment inflows accelerate production, improve productivity, facilitates the transfer of technology, raise the qualification oh human capital, contributes to create new jobs and to boost the economic growth of the host countries. The main purpose of the research is to examine the short and long runs relationships between foreign direct investment (FDI) and economic growth in Algeria. To carry out our investigation, the time series data of the two variables are used over the period 1990-2023. This period covers the span time in which data on the volume of foreign direct investments are available. To achieve the research purpose, an ARDL model is built based on the unit root methodology of the Augmented Dickey Fuller and Phillips  Perron tests. The findings of the study show that the foreign direct investment (FDI) and economic growth are cointegrated, indicating the existence of a long relationship among them. They establish also that foreign direct investment (FDI) has a positive impact on economic growth. Building on the research results, Algerian decision makers should take the required actions to improve the climate business, making it more attractive for foreign investors.

MODERN ISSUES OF ATTRACTING FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENTS TO THE REGIONS

The article examines the views of foreign and domestic economists-scientists on the theoretical and practical aspects of attracting foreign investments to the economy. The total volume of foreign direct investments and fixed capital investments in the regions has been analyzed. Also, the problems of attracting foreign investments to our country were identified and proposals and recommendations were developed to solve the problems.

Удосконалення методики оцінки інвестиційної безпеки держави з урахуванням «кругових» інвестицій

The article discusses the features of «round tripping» investments that come to the country in the form of foreign direct investment (FDI), but in its essence is the return of previously withdrawn domestic capital abroad, mainly to offshore jurisdictions. The author suggests that there is a significant impact of «round tripping» investments on the investment security of the State, taking into account the motives of their formation and a significant illegal component, the absence of additional effects from attracting these investments into the economy. It is proposed to supplement the system of indicators of investment security of the State with the indicator «share of «round tripping» investments in the total volume of FDI (excluding reinvested capital)». To find out the directedness of the relationship between this indicator and the country’s economy, a regression analysis based on the data of 2010–2022 was applied. As a result of the analysis, a direct relationship between GDP in actual prices and GDP per capita, as dependent variables, and the share of «round tripping» investments in total FDI as an independent variable, has been identified. The article assesses the level of investment security of Ukraine in 2015–2021 taking into account the share of «round tripping» investments in the total volume of FDI (excluding reinvested income) based on the calculation of the integral indicator. The results of the calculation of the sensitivity coefficients of the integral indicator to changes in indicators testified to the largest impact of «round tripping» investments on the state of investment security of Ukraine in 2021. The carried out study confirmed the expediency of improving the methodology for assessing the investment security of the State by supplementing the system of indicators with the indicator of the share of «round tripping» investments in the total volume of FDI (excluding reinvested income).

FDI, FDI’s Impact on Economic Growth and the Investment Environment in Georgia

Georgia, with its open policy towards foreign investment flows, was one of the first countries in the Post-Soviet space. From the day of gaining independence, FDI has become the most important indicator of the country, and the assessment of the volume of foreign investment flows carried out in the country, statically or dynamically, has not lost its relevance to this day. Present article explores the volume of foreign direct investments made in Georgia, in dynamic; From the total indicators, in terms of geography, the largest investor countries are identified; In the period 2013-2022, the structure of FDI is expanded according to components and the percentage distribution of share capital, reinvestments and debt obligations from the total indicators is highlighted; The impact of FDI on economic growth indicators has been determined using correlation-regression analysis. The article also provides global figures for foreign direct investment, including countries receiving the largest FDI flows; In order to assess the investment environment, in dynamics, the sovereign credit ratings of Georgia evaluated by the leading rating companies are presented. Statistical observation, collection-grouping and analysis techniques and methods are used in the research process.

The impact of urban green business environment on FDI quality and its driving mechanism: Evidence from China

The world's leading recipient of foreign direct investment (FDI), China should pay attention to both the volume and quality of FDI as it seeks to integrate more fully into globalization. At this stage of development, establishing an environmentally friendly business environment has become a critical strategy for improving the quality of FDI. So, this paper constructs the index system of the urban green business environment and the measurement of FDI quality to test the driving mechanism of the urban green business environment on FDI quality. The study draws the following conclusions. Firstly, the green business environment can significantly enhance FDI quality, and this impact exhibits a positive spatial spillover effect overall. However, regionally, only the eastern region demonstrates a positive spillover effect. Secondly, the mechanism test results reveal that public services, financial services, market environment, ecological environment, human resources, and legal environment are the key driving factors of the urban green business environment on FDI quality. Moreover, the intermediary effect test establishes that the urban green business environment enhances FDI quality by mitigating risks. Thirdly, the heterogeneity test results indicate that the green business environment can enhance FDI quality for cities with varying income and pollution levels. The research results provide a new perspective for improving FDI quality and optimizing the green business environment. They hold significant implications for enlightening the coordinated development of the urban green business environment and FDI quality in different regions, as well as for maximizing the influence of the green business environment on FDI quality.

Technological proximity of countries as a factor of inward foreign direct investment to developing economies

Over the past decades, incoming flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) to developing countries have increased significantly. However, the share of accumulated incoming direct investments of these countries in the global volume of incoming direct investments remains unchanged. This may indicate the shortterm nature of these investments due to the lack of investors’ motivation to make long-term investments in these countries. In our paper, we make an attempt to identify the most significant determinants of flows of inward foreign direct investment to developing countries based on statistics on bilateral flows of such investments for the period of 2009—2021. For this purpose, we have constructed a gravity model of foreign direct investment. In contrast to the previous studies we have focused on the factor of technological proximity between countries. Firstly, the estimation results allow us to conclude that technological proximity between a recipient country and an investor country has a significant impact on the volume of FDI inflows to developing countries. Secondly, this influence is heterogeneous. The proximity of the technological structure of exports between countries contributes to an increase in FDI inflows to a recipient country. At the same time, countries which are close to each other in terms of the level of technological development of exports have a smaller volume of mutual FDI, while a significant excess of the level of technological development of the investor country over that of the recipient one is a factor of additional FDI inflows driven by a resource-seeking motive. Thirdly, based on the obtained results, we have revealed a list of countries that are the most attractive for Russia in terms of increasing the volume of outward FDI.

The influence of foreign direct investments on the economic development of South Caucasus countries

A nation's pace of economic growth in the South Caucasus region is directly influenced by the volume of foreign direct investment (FDI) it gets. This research project examines the effects of foreign direct investment (FDI) on economic growth and stability, with a focus on the three nations of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. This research seeks to understand three important aspects: the trends in FDI influx; the industries that draw the highest concentrations of FDI; and the societal consequences of FDI. Examining these three crucial facets of the whole is the aim of this study. The goal of this study is to look at the trends in foreign direct investment (FDI), with an emphasis on the South Caucasus region's growing prominence as a desirable destination for financial investments. To achieve the objectives of this study, we will. Numerous various elements, such as its advantageous geographic position, an abundance of natural resources, and the formation of prospective markets, may be ascribed to its preeminence. The industries with the largest amounts of foreign direct investment (FDI) are also examined in this research, with an emphasis on the manufacturing, infrastructure, and energy sectors' critical roles in promoting economic growth. In this last section of the study, the socioeconomic effects of foreign direct investment (FDI) are examined. The creation of new job possibilities, the diffusion of recently produced technology, and the diversification of exports are some of these outcomes. One of the main topics of this conversation is how these effects contribute to raising the local quality of life and lowering the incidence of poverty. The aim of this research is to examine the many aspects of foreign direct investment (FDI) and how it affects the economic development of countries in the South Caucasus area of the globe. The purpose of this project is to provide useful information on the opportunities and challenges these nations face in their efforts to draw in and use foreign investments in order to achieve sustainable growth and prosperity. The data that will be offered will come from a range of sources, such as focus groups, questionnaires, and interviews.

Does Foreign Direct Investment Affect Financial Stability in Developing Countries: The Nigerian Experience

The relationship between Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and financial stability is of increasing concern among economies. The volume and structure of FDI can affect the financial system's stability. This study examines the effect of FDI on financial stability in Nigeria between 2003:1 and 2019:4. The data were subjected to a stationarity test using the Augmented Dickey-Fuller test, and the test result shows that all variables were integrated in the order of 1. The Johansen cointegration test result showed a long-run relationship between all the dependent and independent variables. The hypotheses were tested using Error Correction Mechanism (ECM). It was found that the short runs deviations will adjust to their long-run equilibrium by 17.3% quarterly. The findings show that FDI as a percentage of GDP positively affects Nigeria's financial stability. In contrast, FDI as a percentage of fixed investment and net FDI have a significant negative effect on Nigeria's financial stability. The study, therefore, concluded that inflows of FDI play a significant role in the Nigeria’s financial stability. Based on the findings, the study recommends that authorities such as Ministry responsible for trade, commerce, and investment create an enabling investment environment such as regulations for protecting investors interests to attract FDI into the system.

(Asymmetric) tariff‐driven foreign direct investment: Evidence from Korean firm‐level data

This study examines the effects of identified industry tariff shocks on firms' outward foreign direct investment (FDI) into their destinations. Using rich Korean firm‐level data for 2010–18, the study decomposes FDI outflows from multinational enterprises (MNEs) into the number of subsidiaries (extensive margin) and average FDI for individual subsidiaries (intensive margin) in the destination. New evidence of tariff‐driven FDI reveals that the tariff decrease shocks (TDS) (significant tariff decreases) lower the number of existing subsidiaries rather than the average FDI volume for the existing subsidiaries. In addition, more productive firms investing in developing countries lower the number of existing subsidiaries to a greater extent in response to TDS, implying that productive MNEs reallocate resources into selective core subsidiaries when a significant tariff decrease occurs.

Foreign Direct Investment in the Sub-Saharan Africa: Unveiling the Pains and Gains of Domestic Firms

This study aimed at unveiling the pains and gains of domestic firms towards Foreign Direct Investment in the Sub-Saharan Africa. The objectives of the study were to ascertain the effect of inward Foreign Direct Investment on Domestic Firms, and to establish gulfs between gains and pains of Domestic Firms in Sub-Saharan Africa relative to technology spillover, competition, environmental degradation and Global Value Chains. The study used a systematic review. This enables the drawing of experience, ideas, and similar situations of others. Search strategy was incorporated to enable the searching of literature in database of reputable journals. It was discovered that the volume of Foreign Direct Investment is high in Sub-Saharan Africa, and that it has greater positive effect on Domestic Firms. It was established that Foreign Direct Investment presents gains as well as pains to Domestic Firms in Sub-Saharan Africa relative to technology spillover, competition, environmental degradation and Global Value Chains. The study concluded that Foreign Direct Investment is not totally inimical to Domestic Firms in SSA. Thus, the study suggested that government of various countries in Sub-Saharan Africa should revisit and review their policies, where necessary, to protect their infant firms or Domestic Firms, and should intervene in the drain experienced by Domestic Firms, and cushion the negative impact of technology spillover by providing capital support and enhancing strong institutional quality.

Geo-economic factors of foreign direct investment movement and strengthening of national security of Ukraine

Methods. The methods used as the methodological basis of the study were: logical – when describing the cause-and-effect relationships between internal and external factors that contribute to the improvement of the investment environment and the growth of foreign direct investment in Ukraine, or, on the contrary, create significant risks and prevent the attraction of such investments in the country; general and specific – when assessing the influence of the dynamics of macroeconomic indicators of the development of the national economy on the attraction of international investments by companies; analysis and synthesis – in the study of the main risks for foreign investors and the development of recommendations to reduce their negative impact on investors, aimed at increasing the investment attractiveness of Ukraine in the medium and long term. Results. The prospects of Ukraine in attracting foreign direct investments were considered, the dynamics of the volume of foreign direct investments were analyzed. The possibility of improving the geo-economic situation of Ukraine in the post-war economy is indicated, provided that significant amounts of foreign direct investments are attracted. Novelty. The geo-economic factors that can affect the movement of direct foreign investment in Ukraine were studied, and a SWOT analysis of these geo-economic factors of the movement of direct foreign investment for Ukraine was conducted. Weaknesses and strengths of Ukraine's investment attractiveness have been identified. Directions for adjusting investment risks are proposed. Practical value. The conducted analysis gives us an understanding of the state of the state's investment climate and directions for improving the investment attractiveness of the national economy.

FDI and Economic Growth – Perspective of Southeast European Countries

Abstract Emergence of new economic entities, through either integration or disintegration, always creates system inefficiencies resulting in temporary economic setbacks. At the macroeconomic level, this brings about slowdown in economic growth and delayed catching up with more advanced economies. In Europe, the turn of the century brought along political and economic disintegration, on one hand, and economic integration, on the other. Demise of planned economies across Eastern Europe caused serious economic turmoil due to market fragmentation. Meanwhile, creation of new economic architecture in the European Union (EU) has created additional challenges of economic restructuring. Therefore, achieving sustainable economic growth and high income has become the ultimate economic policy objective. Equity investment in form of foreign direct investment (FDI) has proven to be the right choice, because influx of fresh capital and know-how enabled strong economic growth and restructuring through increasing labor productivity and economic efficiency. Stronger competitive pressure through FDI contributed to dynamic restructuring, resembling in increasing exports and stronger integration into global economy. Yet, growth rates across countries were not always proportional to the volume of inward FDI, which indicates a certain level of underperformance for some countries. The aim of the paper is to closer investigate the FDI-growth nexus by differentiating between two types of FDI – mergers and acquisition (M&A) and greenfield investment. Thus, the analysis will take account of the characteristics of the FDI host economy, and those of the investing company, because we find it reasonable to assume that different forms of FDI incorporate different business dynamics and the time horizon of the investor’s expectations. In order to find out the effects of different forms of FDI on economic growth we apply panel data analysis with fixed effects and Prais-Winsten estimator on the sample of European reform countries whereby FDI, M&A and greenfield investment are considered the key variables. Analysis also includes a set of control variables, which combine standard neoclassical growth variables. Results indicate that, with reference to the level of innovativeness, different types of FDI indeed produce different effects on host countries’ economic growth.

Interbudgetary transfers: variety of approaches and international practice

In the current geopolitical situation, Russia is faced with the adoption by foreign partners of a number of politicized decisions in the monetary and financial sphere. European institutions cease their activities with Russia. The "political guidance" applied by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is a politically promoted, economically unsound decision dictated by the leadership of the European Region. Despite the visible damage and the appeals provided by the Russian side, the European side continues to follow the planned credit and financial policy. The development of relations on the world stage and the failure of the current global monetary and financial system put Russia in a crisis situation. Events, including political ones, which are currently taking place at the global level, leave a significant imprint on the financial and economic condition of the country. In the context of sanctions and instability, economic relations with the leading counterparty, the European Union, are suffering. The prolongation of the conflict leads to aggravation of contradictions, further cooling and colossal losses. The volume of foreign direct investment from the sector of the Russian economy has been affected to some extent by the sanctions, but the investment attractiveness of the Russian market for FDI is still significant and has every chance to enter the top three rating among developing countries. Despite the unsatisfactory state of relations between Russia and the European Union, conflict with a close neighbor hurt both sides. In order to avoid large losses and increase the distance from each other, counterparties need to find a balance to continue constructive economic cooperation.

The Determinants of Female Unemployment and Participation in the Jordanian Labor Market 1970-2017

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the determinants of female unemployment rates and female economic participation rates in the Jordanian labor market during the period 1970-2017.
 Methods: To achieve the objectives of this study, both descriptive analysis and econometric methods were adopted to investigate the determinants of economic participation and unemployment for females, where the Auto Regressive Distribution Lag Model (ARDL) was used.
 Results: The study finds that female unemployment rates were positively affected by both real GDP and the numbers of the female labor force. It also found that female economic participation rates were positively affected by the average annual income and numbers of the female labor force, but they were negatively affected by the volume of foreign direct investment. The study concludes that there are many determinants affecting female participation rates in the Jordanian labor market, most notably the occupational, sectoral, educational, and demographic factors.
 Conclusions: The study recommends taking all possible means to stimulate economic growth, and thus create new job opportunities in the national economy. It also recommends linking the incentives and exemptions granted to foreign investment to the employment of Jordanians, especially females.

ОПОДАТКУВАННЯ ПРИБУТКУ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ В УКРАЇНІ: РЕЗУЛЬТАТИ РЕГУЛЮЮЧОГО ВПЛИВУ

The article analyzes income tax revenues of enterprises to the budgets of all levels. The effectiveness of the implementation of forecasted assignments on the receipt of this tax was evaluated. The structure of tax revenues of the consolidated budget was studied, where the specific weight of income tax revenues was distinguished. The trend of changing the structure of tax revenues in recent years has been characterized. Attention is focused on the different role of individuals and legal entities in filling budgets during income taxation. The author analyzed income tax revenues of enterprises in relation to nominal GDP. Special attention is paid to the indicator of 2022. In 2022, there was a drop in nominal GDP in the country. The existing distribution of income tax between state and local budgets is also analyzed. Considered factors that reduce tax revenues to local budgets of Ukraine, to the budgets of territorial communities in particular. The author researched the rates of growth of losses of unprofitable enterprises and profits of profitable enterprises. These changes directly affect income tax revenue to the budget. The factors affecting these rates are characterized. The author considered the financial results of the activity of legal entities before taxation: the balance of the financial result before taxation; the financial result of enterprises that received profits; financial result of legal entities that suffered losses. In order to analyze the regulatory impact of the corporate income tax, the effective tax rate and the productivity coefficient of the corporate income tax were calculated. Budget losses due to the granting of benefits are also calculated. The author also assessed the state of fixed assets of enterprises in recent years. Considered volumes of capital investments. The dynamics of the level of the tax burden on the profits of enterprises and the volume of direct foreign investments in Ukraine are considered. The real dependence of the volume of direct foreign investments on the size of the tax burden on the profits of enterprises is calculated. The probability of such dependence is established. The author revealed the problems of unsatisfactory tax regulation of the activities of legal entities. Proposals were made to improve the corporate income tax mechanism, which would take into account the unused potential of the regulatory effect of the tax.

ПРЯМІ ІНОЗЕМНІ ІНВЕСТИЦІЇ: СТАН ТА ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ РОЗВИТКУ

The article is devoted to an analysis of the state and prospects for attracting foreign direct investment into the Ukrainian economy under martial law. The essence of the concept of “foreign direct investment” explored and its characteristic features are determined. It established that in the legislative acts of Ukraine only the concept of “foreign investments” presented for consideration and their content described. The role of transnational companies at the present stage of attracting foreign investment to Ukraine outlined. A list of transnational companies operating in the domestic investment market provided. An analysis of the dynamics of foreign direct investment in Ukraine carried out based on the principle of direction. The unstable nature of cash flows revealed. It established that a significant part of foreign direct investment in the overall structure made up of those directed to Ukraine. However with the advent of war in 2022, the already not very high investment attractiveness of the Ukrainian economy decreased. This significantly complicated the economic situation in the country and significantly decreased its investment activity. An assessment was made of the scale of capital reinvestment in Ukraine through “round tripping” operations. Their unstable dynamics established and it revealed that the most significant volumes of foreign direct investment were directed to industries and institutions engaged in wholesale and retail trade. The main investor countries for round tripping operations presented, of which a significant part belongs to Cyprus and the Netherlands. Because of the study, factors identified that negatively affected the processes of foreign investment in Ukraine and related to the war and business rules. Recommendations developed that take into account general economic and institutional conditions for activating the foreign investment market in Ukraine. Separate effective mechanisms for their implementation presented. The need to formulate a state investment policy to further attract foreign investment into the Ukrainian economy for recovery after the war noted. This is due to the priority of restoring the domestic industrial and agricultural complex, increasing the country’s export potential by implementing strategies to overcome the economy’s dependence on imported energy resources, etc.

ЭКСПОРТНЫЙ ПОТЕНЦИАЛ И ЕГО ОТРАСЛЕВЫЕ ПРИОРИТЕТЫ ДЛЯ ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ УСТОЙЧИВОЙ ЭКОНОМИКИ ТАДЖИКИСТАНА

The article examines the concept of industry potential in the interpretation of various scientists, analyzes the export potential of Tajikistan. The export diversification index of Tajikistan is compared with similar indices of post-Soviet countries. The analysis revealed that in the context of industries on the world market, the products of such sectors of the Tajik economy as metallurgy, light industry, energy engineering, agro-industrial complex are most in demand and competitive. A direct relationship between the volume of foreign direct investment, the volume of exports and the economic growth of the country has been revealed.

Simulation of the impact of foreign direct investment on the Ukraine’s economy in the conditions of post-war reconstruction

The article examines the dynamics of accumulated foreign direct investment in the economy of Ukraine in 2010–2021 and analyzes the reasons for the significant decrease in FDI inflows to the economy of Ukraine, the withdrawal of significant amounts of capital by foreign investors in periods of deepening economic crisis. The structural changes of foreign direct investment in the Ukrainian economy by types of economic activity and by industry for the period 2015–2021 are analyzed. With the help of regression analysis, modeling of the dependence of economic growth of Ukraine on changes in the volume of foreign direct investments was carried out under the condition that the war ends in 2023. To build a linear regression model, data on the GDP of Ukraine, GDP per capita, the volume of accumulated FDI in the economy and their annual revenues, the volume of FDI in the main sectors of the economy in 2010–2021 and the forecast values of these indicators in 2023–2025. The results of the study confirmed the importance of increasing both the total volume of FDI and the volume of investment involved in high-tech industries industry, to restore the economy of Ukraine after the end of the war. Regression analysis made it possible to reveal a direct connection between the economic growth of Ukraine and the volume of accumulated FDI in the economy and their annual inflow. Based on the model of linear dependence of Ukraine's economic growth on foreign direct investments, forecast scenarios of changes in Ukraine's GDP in actual prices and GDP per capita in 2023 were developed, provided that the volume of accumulated FDI in the economy increases. As a result of the study, no statistically significant dependence of the economic growth of Ukraine on the volume of accumulated FDI in the metallurgical industry and in the in the field of information and telecommunications sector was found. The regression analysis confirmed the significant direct dependence of Ukraine's economic growth on the volume of FDI involved in the machine-building industry, which proves their important role in the implementation of post-war economic recovery projects of Ukraine.

Analysis of the current state of investment attractions of Ukraine

The article is aimed at analyzing the investment climate of Ukraine and defining the existing problems of attracting foreign investment to the country’s economy. The article carries out a static analysis of the main macroeconomic indicators of Ukrainian investment climate. The approaches of domestic economic scientists to the definition of the concept of «investment climate» are considered. The main factors influencing the investment attractiveness of the State, region and economic entity are defined. The interdependence of the factors of influence of the macro- and micro-levels on the level of their investment attractiveness is specified. In particular, the level of investment attractiveness of enterprise depends to a certain extent on the investment attractiveness of the State and its regions. The authors analyze the dynamics of foreign direct investment in the Ukrainian economy for the period of 2002-2022, as well as carry out comparisons with the volume of foreign direct investment from the Ukrainian economy, and the main changes in their proportions. The countries of the European Union, which provide more foreign investment to Ukraine, are considered. It is concluded that the investment climate in the country has improved, but unfortunately there have been no significant changes. It is identified that the investment climate of the State remains unfavourable for the external investor. Taking into account a number of existent negative factors with regard to the investment attractiveness of the country, as well as its course towards European integration, it is necessary to implement efficient reforms, one of the priorities of which should be improving the investment attractiveness of the country.