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7 minutos Multinational companies are discussing and investing in free trade zones (FTZs) more than ever before as they navigate a world beset with rising geopolitical tensions, protectionist policies and industrial transformation in everything from digitalisation to the energy transition. The number of global corporate filings and event transcripts mentioning either “free zone” or its derivatives like “free trade zone” or “special economic zone” has risen steadily since records began in 2006, hitting an all-time high in the third quarter of 2023, according to Continue lendo→

4 minutos Despite perceptions, SEZs don’t exist in a vacuum and aren’t always a safe harbour from global politics | Jacopo Dettoni Special economic zones (SEZs) are often perceived as policy exceptions. They thrive on different fiscal and customs rules, as well as a streamlined governance. They’re the result of a deliberate policy decision chasing a specific outcome in the form of more inbound investment, foreign trade, diversification and governance upgrade. As such, they are more policy boosters than exceptions — a distinction that Continue lendo→

11 minutos Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have played a pivotal role in global economic development in recent decades. They have transformed regions by attracting investments, creating jobs, and facilitating technology transfer. SEZs, along with similar terms used around the world, have been a crucial policy instrument for economic liberalization and growth. This comprehensive blog post will dive deep into SEZs, their types, global relevance, and related or similar terms used in different countries. What is a Special Economic Zone (SEZ)? A Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is Continue lendo→

5 minutos Por José Reinaldo Os maranhenses, de tanto ouvirem promessas de benefícios que nunca vieram, passaram a duvidar de tudo. Amigos meus me inquiriam sobre a ZPE como se fosse fácil e dependessem só da minha vontade. Acontece que grandes conquistas exigem muito trabalho, perseverança e muita luta, sem jamais esmorecer com as dificuldades que são impostas. Passamos por todo o tipo de dificuldade para chegar a aprovação, a nossa maior virtude foi escolher bem os parceiros e não ceder nunca. O secretario Continue lendo→