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The Nexus Between Investment Policy Framework and Sustainable Development

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In order to foster responsible investment and sustainable development, countries should embed investment policy into the development strategy, define the role of public, private, domestic and foreign direct investment, harness investment for productive capacity building and enhance international competitiveness. When granting investment incentives, sustainability should be a key consideration.

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  1. Department of Public Management and Economics Faculty of Management Sciences, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa

    Gift Mugano

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Mugano, G. (2021). The Nexus Between Investment Policy Framework and Sustainable Development. In: Special Economic Zones. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-82311-5_5

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