The Export Processing Zones and foreign investment promotion in Nigeria: a note on recent legislation

Ikeyi, Nduka

doi:10.1017/s0021855300011840

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“…However, contrary to this study, findings by Shah and Rivera (2007) indicate that facilities located inside the zones show relatively higher corporate performances than those located outside. However, compared to an earlier study, Ikeyi (1998) has noted that the Nigerian government's effort to promote foreign investment by establishing EPZ is commendable, yet the details of the framework are not satisfactory. According to Ikeyi, they are neither effective enough to attract sufficient foreign investment nor properly tailored to ensure the desired goal of foreign investment and therefore it needs strong correction in the present decree.…”

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Impact of Fiscal Incentives on SEZs’ Performance in Gujarat

Pandya

Joshi

2015

Foreign Trade Review

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There is no clear-cut evidence whether fiscal incentives turn into desired growth of the economy or just result in cost for the exchequer. Looking at the success of China and other countries, India has tried to replicate the ‘zone’ concept by enacting special economic zones (SEZs) policy in 2005. The present article attempts to study different types of fiscal incentives given to the firms in SEZs and their impact on the performance through survey-cum-interview method. The research reveals that there is a need to modify the structure of present incentives to tap its full benefit.

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confidence: 62%