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ANALYSIS ON ATTRACTING FDIS INTO SRI LANKA
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TableofContents
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................... 6
CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW ON FOREIGN DIRECT
INVESTMENTS ............................................................ 7
1.1 What is Foreign Direct Investments ................................................................. 7
1.2 Methods and Types of FDIs ............................................................................. 8
1.3 Benefits of FDIs ............................................................................................... 9
CHAPTER 2: ATTRACTING FOREIGN DIRECT
INVESTMENTS .......................................................... 13
2.1 Political and Economic Stability .................................................................... 13
2.2 Fiscal and Financial and Other Incentives ..................................................... 15
2.3 Infrastructure Required .................................................................................. 15
2.4 Other Requirements ........................................................................................ 16
CHAPTER 3: SRI LANKA AND FOREIGN DIRECT
INVESTMENTS .......................................................... 17
3.1 Global FDI Outlook ....................................................................................... 17
3.2 Sri Lankas Position ....................................................................................... 19
3.3 The influence from SAARC Region .............................................................. 22
3.4 Sri Lankas Advantages over India ................................................................ 24
CHAPTER 4: CONCLUSION ............................................................ 26
REFERENCES ...................................................................................... 27
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INTRODUCTION
The context of the report analyzes and evaluates foreign direct investments and its
impact on Sri Lanka.
The report defines and understands foreign direct investments and highlights the
benefits of these investments to a country like Sri Lanka. It also identifies the relevant
requirements and the necessary infrastructure that needs to be in place to attract FDIs.
The study area recognizes Sri Lankas position in attracting FDIs and the impact of
the SAARC region. Further consideration have been enlightened in relation to India
being a BRIC country, the effect it would have on Sri Lanka and the comparative and
absolute advantages Sri Lanka would have over India.
Research for this report has been conducted via gathering of data from books,
journals, articles and websites.
With the view of gathering further insights, an interview was conducted with Prof,
Indraratne, a well renowned and respected economist in the country.
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CHAPTER 1
OVERVIEW ON FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENTS
1.1 What are Foreign Direct Investments?
Foreign direct investment, in its classic definition, is defined as a company from one
country making a physical investment into building a factory in another country. The
direct investment in buildings, machinery and equipment is in contrast with making a
portfolio investment, which is considered an indirect investment.
Graham, J.P. and Spaulding, R. B. (2004)
FDI or Foreign Direct Investment is any form of investment that earns interest in
enterprises which function outside of the domestic territory of the investor. For aninvestment to be regarded as an FDI, the parent firm needs to have at least 10% of
the ordinary shares of its foreign affiliates. The investing firm may also qualify for an
FDI if it owns voting power in a business enterprise operating in a foreign country.
(www.economywatch.com)
Hill and Jain (2009) state that, foreign direct investment occurs when a firm directly
facilitates to produce and / or market a product in a foreign country.
Once an enterprise enters another country for the above purpose or in other
undertakes an FDI such a firm could be recognized as a multinational enterprise. Coca
Cola Company which is one of the biggest multinationals in the world operates in
over 200 countries.
FDIs could be classified as horizontal and vertical FDIs. Horizontal FDI is where the
firm invests in the same industry as in the home country. Firms prefer establishing
operations through FDIs compared exporting or licensing due to different reasons.
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The main reason for this question is transportation costs, especially when it is a long
distance the high transportation cost added on to the production cost makes it
commercially unprofitable.
Further the high importation taxes in countries that the products are exported to may
act as an impediment for exportation of the products. Also the parent may not want to
license because they may loose their edge from technological and / or market and / or
any other field.
In addition companies may also prefer horizontal FDIs due to strategic reasons such
as to take advantages of oligopoly markets.
Vertical FDIs has two forms, namely, backward vertical FDIs and forward vertical
FDIs. Backward vertical FDI is where the investment is made in company that could
provide the inputs for the existing business. Forward vertical FDI is where investment
is made in a firm which could sell the products that are produced by the existing firm.
1.2 Methods and Types of Foreign Direct Investments
According to CUTS Centre for International Trade, Economics & Environment, firms
may invest as FDIs in 3 different methods.
First it could be through equity capital where the firm purchases shares of a company
of another country. Secondly the foreign firm may reinvest its share of earnings that
are not remitted back as dividends in the host country itself. Finally FDIs may be
provided in the form of working capital where the parent company may provide short
term or long term borrowings to the firm in the host country.
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Hill and Jain (2009), identifies two main types of FDIs. One is Greenfield investment
which is where a firm would
sets up operations in a foreign
country. A perfect example
would be Nestle starting up its
operations in Sri Lanka or
Unilever setting up operations
in Sri Lanka.
The second type of FDIs would
be where a firm acquires or
mergers with an entity in a
foreign firm. Al-Futtaim
Engineering, a Dubai based
conglomerates acquisition of
the Singaporean retailer,
Robinson Group and the
acquisition of the Sri Lankan based automobile dealer, Associated Motorways would
represent examples of FDIs through acquisition.
1.3 Benefits of Foreign Direct Investments
Foreign Direct Investment to a country would lead to a number of benefits. The
benefits could be listed down as follows:
1.3.1 Resource Transfer Effects
FDIs into a country positively affects the country as the foreign company is likely to
introduce new capital, technology and management resources which would have not
been available in the country.
(Fig: 1, Quarterly FDI inflows of 36 selected economies,Source: UNCTAD, 2010)
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Capital is one of the main resources that would be introduced by a firm undertaking
FDIs. According to Hill and Jain (2009) due to the size and financial strength of these
large multinationals they may have the financial resources which the country might
not have. The funds that are available to this firm, could be internal company funds or
funds borrowed through capital markets which would be much more easier for these
firms than the firms in the host nation.
The technological progress is also a major advantage for the host nation. It would
assist to increase productivity of the firm, thereby leading to economic growth. The
introduction of new technology may even revolutionise the industry leading to a rapid
technological advancement.
This was quite apparent in the telecom sector in Sri Lanka where Dialog and Mobitel
were competing on the introduction of new technology.
Management resources another advantage for the host country, as foreign managers
trained in the latest management techniques would help to improve efficiency and
productivity of the organization.
These foreign managers are likely to introduce the latest management techniques to
our skilled and unskilled labour whom have been recruited from the home country.
Thereby the knowledge on the latest management techniques would trickle down
work force of the host nation.
1.3.2 Employment Effects
With FDIs the creation of new jobs through opening of new companies or via
expansion of the existing firms should be identified as a major advantage for the host
nation. As a result the demand for labour increases in the host nation.
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The increase in demand for labour would lead to wage hikes as well. In a country like
Sri Lanka this would further reduce the unemployment level and also lead to a decline
in the poverty level in the country.
In addition to the creation of direct employment opportunities the setting up of new
ventures would give rise to employment opportunities indirectly as well with the
creation or expansion of local suppliers.
1.3.3 Balance of Payments Effects
FDIs would positively impact the balance of payments position firstly with initial
capital inflows which benefits the capital account of the host nation. Secondly if the
goods or services produced through the FDI are a substitute for imports it would
improve the balance of payments of the host country.
Thirdly the host nation also benefits if the if the foreign subsidiary is a export oriented
company which increase the overall exports of the host country improving the balance
of payments position.
Stretchline company in Sri Lanka is a joint venture between Stretchline Holdings,
which is a foreign multinational and MAS which uses the Sri Lankan subsidiary to
export the production all around the world improving Sri Lankas balance of
payments position.
As a result for a country like Sri Lanka FDIs play a vital role with Sri Lanka
constantly having a current account deficits. Not only does initial capital inflow help
the position but depending on how the cash is spent it may lead to increase in exports
or a decrease in imports if the product or service is a substitute of an import.
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1.3.4 Effect on Competition and Economic Growth
Hill and Jain (2009) recognise that FDIs in the form of Greenfield investments would
increase the number of players in the market which would give rise to higher level of
competition. This may assist upgrading of the quality level of the products in the
whole market. Further it may lead to a decline in prices in the consumer market
leading increase in economic welfare for consumers.
With the increase in the number of players in the telecom sector in Sri Lanka, a
drastic reduction of call charges were observed which was beneficial for the
consumers leading a strong growth in the call volumes in the long run.
Further the decline in communication charges helped the long term prospects of the
economy leading to economic growth. Communication requirement is a vital aspect of
any economy.
In addition FDIs could lead to growth in productivity, innovations and introduction of
new products and processes which improves the economic growth of a country.
1.3.5 Effect on Government Revenue
Another major aspect of FDIs mainly in the form of Greenfield investments is its
impact on tax revenue. These investments would enhance the business activities of the
country leading increase in tax revenue for the government.
Investments in the form of Mergers and Acquisitions would help this aspect if the
acquirer manages to increase profitability or expand the business operations leading to
increase in the business activity where again it would lead increase in tax revenue.
This is one of the major reasons for successive Sri Lankan governments to provide
various programs to attract FDIs to the economy.
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CHAPTER 2
ATTRACTING FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENTS
There are number of essential requirement that a country needs to focus on if it is
interested in attracting foreign direct investments. In a foreign investors perspective
he or she would be looking at different aspects in accessing whether a country would
be suitable for investment. It will also depend on the companys risk appetite and type
of concessions that they perceive.
2.1 Political and Economic Stability
Political stability is one of the primary concerns of foreign investors. Political change
or government changes would generally bring changes in policy and strategy for the
particular country. If the particular government has a completely new ideology it may
change long term vision for the country as well.
This is a significant risk for the foreign investor because if the investor undertakes
FDIs in the country it would be for a longer term. If there is political instability the
business environment in that country will not be great as there would continuous
changes in rules, procedures and policies.
There is also a chance of government which is not foreign investor friendly. In such a
situation restrictions may be imposed on foreign ownership and foreign investments.
The report released by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
(OECD) (2001), Anabel Gonzlez highlighted the case of Intel in Costa Rica.
According to the case Intel has short listed 4 countries Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica and
Mexico in order to locate a semiconductor assembly and testing plant.
Costa Rica was chosen over the other 4 countries primarily because of its long history
of political and social stability. In addition to this the government of Costa Rica has
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2.2 Fiscal and Financial and Other Incentives
Foreign firms considering FDIs would be looking at the incentives offered by that
particular country very seriously as the companies would want to maximize their
return on investment and to recover their investment as soon as possible. In providing
incentives for FDIs there are different types of incentives governments can offer.
Fiscal incentives would amount to the reduction in taxes for FDIs and tax reductions
available for the specific industry and any other incentives on taxes.
Governments in order to promote FDIs could offer different types of financial
incentives. Mehta and Dugal (2003) of CUTS Centre for International Trade,
Economics & Environment identifies that these financial incentives are offered as
government grants, credit subsidies, duty free import of materials, government equity
participation and insurance at preferential rates.
Setting up of free trade zone and export processing zones are also an attraction for
foreign investors as all types of facilities and incentives are already provided t these
zones. Further easy access routes to the ports and air ports also may be creates
specially for these zones.
2.3 Infrastructure Required
Infrastructure facilities of a country plays a vital role in supporting FDIs and business
as a whole. Basic infrastructure such as electricity, water, road network andcommunication network is required at least in the areas where FDIs are attracted.
If these basic facilities are not available and the trouble to make them available is
high, then foreign investors would be less interested in the location. Even things such
as storage facilities, cost involved in doing business including customs clearing and
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investment approvals and even proper regulatory and legal framework covering
intellectual property rights are the other supporting areas relating to infrastructure that
gains foreign investor attention.
Further the level and type of natural and human resources would also be important
criteria to concentrate. A high concentration of high skilled labour force would be a
big attraction for the BPO ventures searching FDI opportunities. Certain unique
natural resources would also be important for a country in promoting FDIs.
2.4 Other Requirements
The supporting services in an economy would create the edge for a in attracting FDIs.
Hassel free procedure to start up businesses and to do business creates an untold
advantage.
Further a healthy banking system which are well capitalized and governed by proper
procedure is very important for a economy and creates an investor friendly
atmosphere in the country.
Having a large domestic market is in itself a attraction for FDIs, but the governments
should concentrate to focus the FDIs into areas that require foreign investment and
their skills and knowledge.
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CHAPTER 3
SRI LANKA AND FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENTS
3.1 Global FDI Outlook
With the global economic crisis in 2008 sharp decline in global trade was witnessed
leading to a significant reduction in FDIs.
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) estimates
that the global foreign direct investments as at 2008 stood at US $ 1.7 Trillion which
was a decline of almost 14%. The UNCTAD states that FDIs in 2009 dropped as
much as 39% to US $ 1 Trillion.
(Table: 1, Global FDI Flows, Source: UNCTAD, World Investment Report, 2009)
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(Table: 2, FDI Inflows and Cross Border M&As, Source: UNCTAD, World InvestmentReport, 2009)
FDI Inflows and Cross Border M&As
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Asean Investment Report 2009 identifies that the decline of FDI flows in 2008 has
been uneven where the developed countries have experience a significant dip
amounting to almost 29% while the developing countries across all regions have been
resilient recording a growth rate of 17%.
This reflected a decline of cross
border Mergers and
Acquisitions and Greenfield
project while a rise in
divestments were apparent.
However in 2009, UNCTAD
notes that the decline in FDIs
were widespread affecting all
regions. The FDIs of developed
nations continued with the
downfall as FDIs dropped a
further 41%. In contrast to
2008, in 2009 the FDIs to the
developing and transition
economies registered a decline
of 39%.
UNCTAD reports that cross border Mergers and Acquisitions fell almost 66% while
the international Greenfield projects dipped 23%.
3.2 Sri Lankas Position
With Sri Lanka adopting market oriented economic policies a couple of decades ago a
steady growth in foreign inflows were seen. From time to time Sri Lanka has
(Fig: 3, Value and Number of Cross Border M&As andGreenfield FDI Projects, Source: UNCTAD, 2010)
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liberalized its restrictions in order to create an investor friendly atmosphere to the
foreign investors.
Currently Sri Lanka has no restrictions on the repatriation of earnings, profits, and
capital proceeds (http://www.tradechakra.com). Attractive fiscal incentives are
granted to selected investments and industries. Sri Lanka awards attractive packages
for extensive use of foreign capital or sophisticated technology, in export-oriented
manufacturing, and in large- scale infrastructure projects.
In different era in the last 3 decades Sri Lanka has created 6 free trade zones
consisting of Katunayake (1978), Biyagama (1986) Koggala (1991) Pallekelle (1996)
Mirigama (1997) and Malwatte (1997) in which Sri Lanka accommodates over 155
foreign export oriented firms.
With these incentives Sri Lanka managed to grow its FDIs gradually over the last
decade with the FDIs peaking in 2008 amounting to US $ 889 Million.
In 2009 Sri Lanka ended its 3 decade long war giving rise to thoughts of brighter
economic conditions. Making this a reality the macro economic conditions within the
country improved significantly led by low inflation and interest rates, sharp increase
in foreign exchange reserves, strong growth in consumer demand.
Sri Lanka was granted the IMF standby facility in mid 2009 as well amounting to US
$ 2.6 Billion. In addition Sri Lanka successfully completed US $ 500 million
Eurobond issue in October 2009 and US $ 1 Billion Sovereign Bond issue in
September 2010 which were overwhelmingly oversubscribed indicating high global
investor confidence.
However with the global downturn despite the above mentioned developments FDI
figures started witness a drastic decline from 2009. In 2009 FDIs fell 32% to US $
602 Million. With the recessionary environment continuing in the world Sri Lankas
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FDIs continued to decline in 2010 as well. For 2010 1st FDIs declined 16.8% to US $
208 Miilion compared to US $ 250 Million in 1st half of 2009.
In 2010 the telecom sector continued to lead the way with FDIs amounting to US $
85m and the manufacturing sector following by attracting FDIs of US $ 56 Million.
(Table: 3, FDI Overview, Source: UNCTAD, World Investment Report, 2010)
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3.3 The influence from SAARC Region
De Mel (2010) highlights that; South Asia has been looking at regional economic
integration since early 1990s. The countries agreed to sign South Asian Preferential
Trade Agreement (SAPTA) in 1995. After signing of SAPTA, the idea of South Asian
Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) emerged in 1996. However the talks came to a
deadlock with India and Pakistan competing with nuclear tests in 1998.
Sri Lanka has signed bilateral agreements for free trade with India which is known as
Indo-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ILFTA). Following this in 2005, Sri Lanka
signed a free trade agreement with Pakistan, identifies as the Pakistan-Sri Lanka Free
Trade Agreement (PSFTA).
(Table: 4, Inward FDI Performance & Inward FDI Potential Index, Source: UNCTAD, WorldInvestment Report, 2010)
(Table: 5, Cross Border M&A Overview, Source: UNCTAD, World Investment Report, 2010)
Economy Economy
2007 2008 2009 2007 2008 2009
Azerbaijan 140 135 111 Tajikistan 111 112
Finland 68 139 112 Nicaragua 109 113
Germany
107 127 113 Sierra
Leone
122 114
Spain 76 59 114 Mozambique 110 115
Greece 132 118 115 Yemen 116 116
SriLanka 118 108 116 SriLanka 119 117
Lithuania 65 69 117 UnitedRepublicofTanzania 117 118
UnitedStates 116 99 118 Sudan 121 119
Indonesia 120 109 119 Bangladesh 118 120
Iran,IslamicRepublicof 133 130 120 Myanmar 114 121
Bangladesh 130 115 121 Zambia 126 122
InwardFDIPerformance InwardFDIPotentialIndex
Region/economy 19952005 2007 2008 2009 19952005 2007 2008 2009
(Annualaverage) (Annualaverage)
SriLanka 52 6 370 36 12 6
MemorandumIndia 584 4,405 10,427 6,049 612 29,083 13,482 291
Maldives 3
SouthAsia 942 5,371 12,654 6,094 620 29,096 13,488 291
AsiaandOceania 19, 142 71, 657 68, 167 38, 295 18, 927 94, 743 95, 167 67, 534
Developingeconomies 40,624 100,381 104,812 39,077 25,868 144,830 105,849 73,975
World 357,132 1,022,725 706,543 249,732 357,132 1,022,725 706,543 249,732
Sales(net) Purchases(net)
Crossbordermergerandacquisitionoverview,19952009(MillionsofDollars)
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Thereby Sri Lanka has already signed agreements for free trade with both the major
economies in the region. As a result Sri Lanka, being a small country is at a major
advantage due to these agreements. These agreements would benefit Sri Lanka
immensely in attracting FDIs.
Sri Lankas trade with over the years have favoured India and before the signing of
the FTA in 1999 import to export ratio with India was as high as 10.5:1. This was not
compensated by the investment flows either where FDIs from India in 1998 stood at
US $ 2.5 Million accounting for only 1.3% of FDIs.
With the ILFTA in 1999, things took a dramatic turn with exports from Sri Lanka
rising faster than the imports from India significantly reducing the trade deficit where
in 2006 the import to export ration declining to 4:1. Similar effect was seen in the
FDIs from India as well where the cumulative FDIs from India amounting to US $
191 Million which accounts for 8.3% of the total FDIs received by Sri Lanka. (De
Mel, 2010).
De Mel (2010) explains that though PSFTA was implemented in 2005 is yet not fully
operational and the complete tariff liberalization was supposed to be in 2010.
However so far the Sri Lankas side of the bargain has not been positive as the higher
focus seems to be on ILFTA.
Both India and Pakistan are interested in extending the FTA agreements into
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The CEPA agreement
with India to be signed in July 2008, but however was delayed.
If Sri Lanka goes ahead to sign the CEPA agreements with both India and Pakistan,
Sri Lanka would be at a greater advantage in attracting FDIs. Already Sri Lanka
possesses and advantage with the FTAs, but the CEPA would make Sri Lanka a
greater attraction.
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Since Sri Lanka lacks the critical mass required by global markets Sri Lanka should
push the region through SAARC to build a regional positioning to attract the FDIs. Sri
Lanka needs to focus on becoming the entry point or the access point to the region.
Therefore the focus needs to be on becoming the hub of South Asia. Thereby Sri
Lanka would be positioned in a much more attractive way in order to win FDIs.
For example Singapore plays such an important role in South East Asian region where
it acts as the hub, where Singapore operates as the intermediary within the region and
exports high value goods within and outside the region. Singapores open economy,
efficient trade handling and marketing capability give it the edge over other
economies in the region. Further the collective action under ASEAN has helped
significantly boost trading activities in the region and has made the region more
attractive for FDIs. (www.mtiworldwide.com)
This is a good strategy Sri Lanka and the region to adopt where Sri Lanka needs to
work closely with the countries in the region building up relationships and developing
the FTAs into CEPAs which would give the opportunity for Sri Lanka to be the
intermediary or hub for the South Asian Region.
3.4 Sri Lankas advantages over India
With India being one of the BRIC countries there is a natural tendency for foreign
investors would be choosing India mainly due to Indias large domestic market.
Despite abovementioned factor there are a number of other factors that gives Sri
Lanka comparative advantage over India and in certain instances Sri Lanka would
have an absolute advantage over India as well.
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With Sri Lanka having signed FTAs with both India and Pakistan clearly amounts to
an absolute advantage Sri Lanka to attractive as a FDI destination. This would give
the opportunity for any business tap both Indian and Pakistani markets through Sri
Lanka.
Further Pakistan has signed an FTA with China. Sri Lanka could convert this to a
strength where any business in Sri Lanka could tap the Chinese market as well
through Pakistan. This would mean that any business would have the opportunity to
tap India, Pakistan and China through these FTAs.
Thereby it could stated that Sri Lanka has an absolute advantage over India with
availability to tap 3 large markets through FTAs.
Sri Lanka is located in a geographically strategic location which the centre separating
the East and the West. Over 200 ships pass the southern Sri Lanka each day. Due to
this strategic location Sri Lanka could be promoted as a transportation hub. This
would again give Sri Lanka an absolute advantage over India when it comes
transporting goods.
Sri Lanka would be an attractive and ideal location for any business having exports
and imports from and to all round the world. It is a great opportunity for most of the
multi nationals.
Further companies providing transportation and transportation services would clearly
prefer Sri Lanka over India due to its strategic location. With the Hambantota port
opening the opportunity has become far more attractive.
Sri Lanka would have a comparative advantage over India when it comes to tea due to
its high quality. Thereby for large tea companies round the world, Sri Lanka would be
a very attractive destination with its brand image on high quality tea.
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CHAPTER 4
CONCLUSION
FDIs are one of the most important parts of an economy. However, despite being an
attractive destination for FDIs, the amount of FDIs has declined during the past 2
years.
Though this could be attributed to the global recession, it is necessary to note that Sri
Lanka has not been marketed signify its true potential to the world. This is a majordisadvantage for the country.
With the large number of infrastructure projects that take place in the country the
problem of the deficiency proper transportation network within the country os slowly
fading away.
However Sri Lanka still takes almost 3 years to approve an FDI and by the time
approval is granted they have found alternative locations. This is a major drawback
for the country.
In order to deal with this issue the Government now is planning to bring in new
legislation to simplify and fast track the process.
By solving these deficiencies Sri Lanka should look to market itself highlighting its
assets such as the strategic location and FTAs. Further Sri Lanka should push the
regional organization, SAARC, to promote the regional marketing in order to attract
FDIs to the region.
These measures are likely to improve Sri Lankas image and attract FDIs at a faster
pace into Sri Lanka.
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