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Best practices in business integrity support provided by investment promotion agencies

Investment promotion agencies can push for integrity and anti-corruption efforts through training, advisory and facilitation services, and access to information about the business environment and legal framework. They can establish grievance mechanisms, cooperate with law enforcement and set up participatory accountability mechanisms in the agencies themselves. These agencies can play an important role in counteracting the negative impact of corruption on foreign investment.

29 November 2018
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Best practices in business integrity support provided by investment promotion agencies

Main points

  • Investment creates special corruption risks for countries which may endanger the quantity and quality of investment
  • Investment promotion agencies can take various measures to increase business integrity and mitigate corruption risks.
  • Investment facilitation services are among the most valued services IPAs can offer to investors, and can reduce potential opportunities for rent-seeking.
  • There are a number of international organisations that offer integrity advice and assistance to IPAs.

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Ardigo, I. (2018) Best practices in business integrity support provided by investment promotion agencies. Bergen: U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre, Chr. Michelsen Institute (U4 Helpdesk Answer 2018:16)

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Iñaki Albisu Ardigo

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