Rough Guide to Investment Climate Reform in Conflict Affected Countries

摘要

Most conflicts have a strong economic or commercial dimension and are driven by rational decisions for legal or illegal profit. Conflict has wide-reaching negative impacts on people, infrastructure, institutions, markets, and trust in government--with the scope of such impacts depending on the extent of conflict. Jobs and investment are critical for peace; investment climate reform increases both. Investment climate reform is also critical to state-building; reforms to government institutions that regulate the business environment can inculcate transparency, honesty, professionalism, and client service--all key to restoring government legitimacy.