Investor Presentaiton
MENA-OECD
II. Policy Framework
INVESTMENT
PROGRAMME
6. Minimum export requirement should be removed in order to maximize the
flexibility of the regime and abide by WTO obligations;
7. The principle of non-discrimination should be respected in free zones by not
discriminating between foreign and domestic investment projects thereby
increasing FDI;
8. Labour regimes should be consistent with international norms including ILO
standards and obligations, as to increase the quality and productivity of its
workers;
9. Indirect exporter benefits (i.e. duty free access to the zones) should be given to
firms in the local economy which supply firms located in the zone thereby
increasing linkages;
10. Collaborative relationships should be encouraged between investment projects
in the zones and firms and research institutions in the local economy, by
developing business networks and clusters.
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