Research & Advisory Services
FDIstats provides applied economic research and technical advisory services to government agencies and multilateral institutions on investment policy and promotion.
We conduct rigorous economic analysis on investment promotion policy questions, combining academic research standards with practical policy applications. Our work supports evidence-based policy development, program design, and institutional effectiveness.
Our Services
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Systematic analysis of investment policy frameworks and regulatory environments.
Comparative Investment Policy Analysis
Cross-country review of policy frameworks, screening mechanisms, and incentive structures.
Investment Climate Assessment
Evaluation of factors affecting investment location decisions including regulatory burden and institutional quality.
Regulatory Impact Analysis
Assessment of proposed or existing regulations on investment flows.
Investment Incentive Policy Review
Analysis of incentive design, targeting, and effectiveness with international benchmarking.
Sector Studies
In-depth analysis of investment patterns, determinants, and policy approaches for specific sectors.
Methods
Policy document analysis, comparative institutional analysis, stakeholder consultation, case study research
Quantitative analysis using economic modelling techniques.
Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) Modelling
Economy-wide policy scenario analysis including assessment of large-scale FDI inflows and structural change.
Partial Equilibrium Modelling
Sector-specific market analysis with supply-demand dynamics and investment response modelling.
Input-Output Analysis
Economic impact assessment including direct, indirect, and induced effects analysis.
Econometric Analysis
Statistical analysis of investment determinants, policy effects estimation, and forecasting.
Rigorous evaluation of investment promotion programs and economic development interventions.
Impact Evaluation Design
- Evaluation framework development
- Identification strategy
- Data requirements analysis
Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Systematic assessment of program costs vs benefits
- Net present value calculation
- Sensitivity analysis
Process Evaluation
- Implementation analysis
- Organisational effectiveness assessment
- Operational efficiency review
Counterfactual Analysis
- Difference-in-Differences (DID)
- Propensity Score Matching (PSM)
- Instrumental Variables (IV)
- Regression Discontinuity (RDD)
Data Requirements
Firm-level microdata (business registers, administrative data), program participation records, outcome variables
Research on investment promotion agency organisation and effectiveness.
IPA Organisational Models
Comparative analysis of institutional structures, governance arrangements, and operational models.
Performance Measurement Frameworks
Development of performance indicators and measurement systems for investment promotion.
International Benchmarking
Systematic comparison of IPA practices and outcomes with statistical analysis.
Best Practice Documentation
Evidence synthesis on effective approaches and systematic review of international experience.
Methods
Institutional analysis, comparative case studies, survey research, statistical benchmarking
Systematic review and synthesis of research evidence.
Literature Reviews
Comprehensive review of academic and policy literature with synthesis of empirical evidence.
Evidence Mapping
Systematic identification and categorisation of research evidence.
Meta-Analysis
Statistical synthesis across multiple studies to identify robust findings.
Policy Briefs
Accessible summaries of research evidence for policymakers.
Applications
Policy development, strategy formulation, program design
Technical Advisory
- Policy development support
- Strategy development with analytical foundation
- Evaluation framework development
- Technical peer review
Capacity Building
- Training on economic analysis methods
- Program evaluation methodology
- Data analysis skills
- Research methods
Format: Workshops, training courses, technical assistance programs
Engagement Process
Initial Consultation
Scope and feasibility assessment
Proposal Development
Work plan and methodology
Implementation
Research with regular updates
Deliverables
Reports and documentation