Korean FDI in Latin America and the Caribbean: A partner for sustainable development
This study analyzes foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows from the Republic of Korea to Latin America and the Caribbean in the last two decades to identify how Korean companies are investing in the region and which lessons can be learned from this relationship. The study relies on the analysis of...
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oai-11362-450972020-01-28T19:25:34Z Korean FDI in Latin America and the Caribbean: A partner for sustainable development Plottier, Cecilia Park, Yuri Corea. Gobierno INVERSION EXTRANJERA DIRECTA INVERSIONES DESARROLLO INDUSTRIAL RELACIONES EXTERIORES COMERCIO EXTERIOR EMPRESAS MANUFACTURERAS EMPRESAS CONGLOMERADAS PEQUEÑAS EMPRESAS EMPRESAS MEDIANAS INTEGRACION ECONOMICA INNOVACIONES TECNOLOGICAS DESARROLLO SOSTENIBLE FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT INVESTMENTS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FOREIGN RELATIONS FOREIGN TRADE MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES CONGLOMERATE CORPORATIONS SMALL ENTERPRISES MEDIUM ENTERPRISES ECONOMIC INTEGRATION TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT This study analyzes foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows from the Republic of Korea to Latin America and the Caribbean in the last two decades to identify how Korean companies are investing in the region and which lessons can be learned from this relationship. The study relies on the analysis of investment flows, greenfield projects, and mergers and acquisitions as well as on interviews with entrepreneurs and authorities and a survey conducted on a small sample of suppliers of the automotive industry in Mexico. The Republic of Korea is a valuable economic partner for countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, because the countries in the region can learn from Republic of Korea’s past and present. Furthermore, there are future opportunities that arise from this relationship given the high technological profile and environmental standards of Korean companies. Abstract .-- Introduction .-- I. Background and evolution of Korean FDI: the surge of a global player .-- II. Growing ties between the Republic of Korea and Latin America and the Caribbean .-- III. Three key areas for further bilateral relations: Institutions, sustainability and innovation .-- IV. Conclusion. 2020-01-28T17:51:35Z 2020-01-28T17:51:35Z 2020-01-28 Texto Documento Completo http://hdl.handle.net/11362/45097 LC/TS.2019/95 en Documentos de Proyectos .pdf application/pdf AMERICA LATINA Y EL CARIBE REPUBLICA DE COREA LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN REPUBLIC OF KOREA ECLAC |
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INVERSION EXTRANJERA DIRECTA INVERSIONES DESARROLLO INDUSTRIAL RELACIONES EXTERIORES COMERCIO EXTERIOR EMPRESAS MANUFACTURERAS EMPRESAS CONGLOMERADAS PEQUEÑAS EMPRESAS EMPRESAS MEDIANAS INTEGRACION ECONOMICA INNOVACIONES TECNOLOGICAS DESARROLLO SOSTENIBLE FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT INVESTMENTS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FOREIGN RELATIONS FOREIGN TRADE MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES CONGLOMERATE CORPORATIONS SMALL ENTERPRISES MEDIUM ENTERPRISES ECONOMIC INTEGRATION TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT |
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INVERSION EXTRANJERA DIRECTA INVERSIONES DESARROLLO INDUSTRIAL RELACIONES EXTERIORES COMERCIO EXTERIOR EMPRESAS MANUFACTURERAS EMPRESAS CONGLOMERADAS PEQUEÑAS EMPRESAS EMPRESAS MEDIANAS INTEGRACION ECONOMICA INNOVACIONES TECNOLOGICAS DESARROLLO SOSTENIBLE FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT INVESTMENTS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FOREIGN RELATIONS FOREIGN TRADE MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES CONGLOMERATE CORPORATIONS SMALL ENTERPRISES MEDIUM ENTERPRISES ECONOMIC INTEGRATION TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Plottier, Cecilia Park, Yuri Korean FDI in Latin America and the Caribbean: A partner for sustainable development |
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This study analyzes foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows from the Republic of Korea to Latin America and the Caribbean in the last two decades to identify how Korean companies are investing in the region and which lessons can be learned from this relationship. The study relies on the analysis of investment flows, greenfield projects, and mergers and acquisitions as well as on interviews with entrepreneurs and authorities and a survey conducted on a small sample of suppliers of the automotive industry in Mexico. The Republic of Korea is a valuable economic partner for countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, because the countries in the region can learn from Republic of Korea’s past and present. Furthermore, there are future opportunities that arise from this relationship given the high technological profile and environmental standards of Korean companies. |
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Korean FDI in Latin America and the Caribbean: A partner for sustainable development |
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Korean FDI in Latin America and the Caribbean: A partner for sustainable development |
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Korean FDI in Latin America and the Caribbean: A partner for sustainable development |
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Korean FDI in Latin America and the Caribbean: A partner for sustainable development |
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Korean FDI in Latin America and the Caribbean: A partner for sustainable development |
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korean fdi in latin america and the caribbean: a partner for sustainable development |
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