Teferi, Mekete (2011) The Existing Status of Bilateral Investment Treaties in Ethiopia: Issues and Trends. Masters thesis, Addis Ababa University.
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Abstract
In the world we are living in, investment is a proper route to economic prosperity. Here, we have to discern the fact that this mainly implies foreign investment, and different countries endeavor to attract this kind of investment. Accordingly, there is a fruitful proliferation of foreign direct investment that presupposes well regulatory system which at the same time insures both investment liberalization and protection. During the past few decades, many developing countries have begun to sign bilateral investment treaties (BITs) in an attempt to attract greater levels of foreign direct investment (FDI). By signing BITs, investment-seeking governments are thought to more credibly commit to protecting whatever FDI they receive, which in turn should lead to increased confidence among investors and ultimately greater FDI inflows. The writer finds that whether BITs increase FDI depends upon whether a government develops a reputation for actually upholding its BIT commitments. For achieving those in an effective and efficient manner, nations of the world are entering into bilateral investment treaties (BITs) in which this study tries to explore by giving a due emphasis on Ethiopia. Currently, Ethiopia has entered into about 30 BITs with different countries, and it is the writer’s contention that they will support the country’s efforts in attracting foreign investment especially from those she has already entered that kind of treaty. They will have their own role for the development of the country if well regulated. The basic purpose of this research is to analyze the trends and issues regarding BITs, and dispute settlement under Ethiopian law. The main issues of the research are how to appreciate the effects of BITs issues and trends. The research methods include review of literature and legal analysis. Primary and secondary sources were consulted in the research. Interview has been conducted in data collection. The research findings reveal that bilateral investment treaties are not as such effectively implemented in Ethiopia and it is recommended that we should develop our capacity.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) |
| Divisions: | Africana |
| Depositing User: | Kabiru Wallace Ndung'u |
| Date Deposited: | 24 Jun 2019 09:22 |
| Last Modified: | 24 Jun 2019 09:22 |
| URI: | http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/9320 |
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