Export and Investment Promotion Services: Do They Work

摘要

Fostering outward-oriented growth in developing countries by providing servicesto exporters and export-oriented investors has become an important part of USAID's portfolio. This assessment of USAID's experiences in 10 countries--Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Chile, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Thailand, Egypt, and Morocco--addresses three key questions: (1) What is the rationale for donor support of export promotion. (2) Is USAID assistance in this area paying off. (3) What service strategies and providers are most effective. The study, was based on interviews with 90 service providers, a survey of 300 exporters, and a review of overall export performance and policy environments in the 10 countries.