The objective of this course is to provide guidance to business and government leaders on effective policies and strategies to mobilise investment for sustainable growth and employment in
emerging markets based on international good practices. Globalisation, trade liberalisation and competition have increased the pressure on all countries around the world – and in particular
emerging markets – to improve their business climate and attract foreign investment while stimulating local businesses, employment and value-added. The course will introduce students to
key concepts, instruments and policies for exports and investment attraction and private sector development such as trade and investment policies, financial sector development, infrastructure development, public governance, and SME policy. It will address the opportunities and challenges in different emerging market regions and how to best evaluate risk and returns.
Overarching questions answered in this course:
- What are the key policies and institutions which you need to know if you do business in emerging markets as a company or foster an attractive business climate as a policy maker?
- How should potential investments and export transactions in emerging markets be assessed?
- Which emerging markets are most attractive for doing businesss and why? What are the tools used to measure their relative attractiveness?
- How to frame and pitch a business opportunity in an emerging market?
- How are some policy makers and business leaders from emerging markets changing the rules of the game?