The monograph summarizes a significant part of the results of the research project entitled “Foreign Trade in Special Economic Zones in Poland”, financed by the National Science Centre in Poland (project no. DEC-2013/11/D/HS4/04007). The project aimed at identifying the real impact of SEZs on Poland’s trade turnover. Its implementation focused on expanding the available scope of knowledge on the impact of the SEZs on the Poland’s trade and has enabled to join in the ongoing national and international academic debate on further functioning of various types of areas of special preference. Moreover, the research permitted for identification of microeconomic determinants of the impact of the SEZs on business entities in terms of their export activities contributing to a wideningof scientific achievements in the field of economics. Readers interested in further exports analyses of SEZs in Poland, are kindly asked to refer to https://nazarczuk.wordpress.com/hzwsse/ or https://www.researchgate.net/project/Foreign-Trade-in-Special-Economic-Zones-in-Poland, where the authors have published electronic versions of publications created within the project. On the above-mentioned websites, we also deposit electronic attachments to this book, which due to their volume and therefore lower readability, have been removed from the paper version of the book. The book covers unique approach to the analysis of foreign trade. It presents a macroeconomic, mesoeconomic and microeconomic perspective on the effects of special economic zones operation with regard to foreign trade to provide a better understanding of consequences of SEZs’ establishment (for country, region or a firm). To the knowledge of the authors, this is the first (so comprehensive) evaluation of SEZs functioning thereof.

"This book, designed for policymakers, academics and researchers, and SEZ program practitioners, provides the first systematic and comprehensive analysis of SEZ programs in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is the result of detailed surveys and case studies conducted during 2009 in ten developing countries, including six in Sub-Saharan Africa. The book provides quantitative evidence of the performance of SEZs, and of the factors which contribute to that performance, highlighting the critical importance not just of the SEZ itself but of the wider national investment climate in which it functions. It also provides a comprehensive guide to the key policy questions that confront governments establishing SEZ programs, including: if and when to launch an SEZ program, what form of SEZ is most appropriate, and how to go about implementing it. Among the most important findings from the study that is stressed in the book is the shift from traditional enclave models of zones to SEZs that are integrated ? with national trade and industrial strategies, with core trade and social infrastructure, with domestic suppliers, and with local labor markets.Although the book focuses primarily on the experience of Sub-Saharan Africa, its lessons will be applicable to developing countries around the world."

The book provides a comprehensive approach to the assessment of the nature of exporting activity, combining well-established theoretical reasoning with empirical evidence, and also signalling important economic policy recommendations. It is suitable for a wide range of recipients ranging from scholars and students to policy-makers or local/regional authorities engaged in the process of designing/implementing regional policies.

This report focuses on special economic zones (SEZs) which are widely used across most developing and many developed economies. It explores the place of SEZs in today's global investment landscape and provides guidance for policymakers on how to make SEZs work for sustainable development. It presents international investment trends and prospects at global, regional and national levels, as well as the evolution of international production and global value chains. It analyses the latest developments in new policy measures for investment promotion, facilitation and regulation around the world.

For countries as diverse as China and Mauritius, Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have been a powerful tool to attract foreign investment, promote export-oriented growth, and generate employment; for many others, the results have been less than encouraging. While the benefits and limitations of zones will no doubt continue to be debated, what is clear is that policymakers are increasingly attracted to them as an instrument of trade, investment, industrial, and spatial policy. Since the mid 1980s, the number of newly-established zones has grown rapidly in almost all regions, with dramatic growth in developing countries. In parallel with this growth and in the evolving context of global trade and investment, zones are also undergoing significant change in both their form and function, with traditional export processing zones (EPZs) increasingly giving way to larger and more flexible SEZ models. This new context will bring significant opportunities for developing countries to take advantage of SEZs, but will also raise new challenges to their successful design and implementation. This volume aims to contribute to a better understanding of the role and practice of SEZs in developing countries, in order to better equip policymakers in making effective decisions in planning and implementing SEZ programs. It covers some of the emerging issues and challenges in SEZs including upgrading, regional integration, WTO compliance, innovation, the environment, and gender issues with practical case examples from SEZ programs in developing countries.

This book provides a guide to the challenges of special economic zones. Focusing on Africa, while also discussing China, Taiwan, Dominican Republic, Malaysia, and South Korea, the impact on economic development of special economic zones is analysed to highlight the successes and failures of these zones. New emerging issues, such as the sustainable development goals and the fourth industrial revolution, are presented as factors that need to be addressed in order for special economic zones to be productive in Africa. The role of foreign direct investments, job creation, industrialization, and regulation is also discussed. Special Economic Zones: Economic Development in Africa aims to set out an empirical framework on how to create effective special economic zones. It will be relevant to researchers and policymakers interested in African and development economics.

Special Economic Zones Are Specially Delineated Duty-Free Enclaves Deemed To Be Foreign Territories For The Purposes Of Trade Operations, Duties And Tariffs. Sezs Include Development Of Roads, Airports, Ports, Telecom, Generation And Distribution Of Power, Construction Of Industrial/Commercial/Residential Complexes, Etc.Encouraged By The Phenomenal Success Of Sezs Of People S Republic Of China Which First Used This Model As A Measure To Attract Foreign Capital, Technology And Managerial Expertise The Indian Government Announced In The Exim Policy Of March 2000, A Scheme For Setting Up Sezs In The Country. The Special Economic Zones Act, Which Was Enacted Subsequently In The Year 2005, Has Been Subject To Much Debate And Discussion. From Politicians To Businessmen, From Journalists To Social Activists All Have Expressed Different Views Thereon. While Some Have Hailed It As A New Mantra For Export-Oriented Economic Activity, Others Have Criticized It For Giving Excessive Tax And Tariff Concessions To Sez Developers. The Government Is Keen To Promote The Establishment Of These Large, Self-Contained Areas, Supported By World-Class Infrastructure, Oriented Towards Export Promotion.The Present Book Special Economic Zones: Issues, Laws And Procedures, In Two Volumes, Studies In Detail The Various Aspects Of Policy Relating To Sezs. Different Problems Relating To People S Apprehensions About These Models Of Growth Displacement Of A Large Number Of Landowners, Environmental Pollution Likely To Be Caused By Huge Industrial Units Being Set Up In The Sezs, The Inter-Ministerial Differences Over The Issue Of Unprecedented Concessions, Incentives And Sops Being Given To The Developers, Etc. Have Been Discussed In The Four Analytical Articles Written By Economic Experts, Making Valuable Suggestions. Besides Articles By Erudite Experts, The Book Contains Documents Relating To Sezs In Matters Like Foreign Trade Policy; Income Tax, Central Sales Tax, Customs Duty; Circulars And Orders Of Related Ministries, Government Departments And Reserve Bank Of India; And Laws And Subsequent Amendments Concerning Sez Policy Of The Government. The Book Includes The Land Acquisition Act, 1894; National Policy For Resettlement And Rehabilitation Of Project Affected Families, 2003; National Rehabilitation Policy, 2006 And Resettlement & Rehabilitation Policy (Nhpc), 2007. Also Given In This Book Are Documents Containing The Policy Framework Of States.Such Wide Coverage Makes This Book A Unique Treatise On Special Economic Zones. It Will Prove Highly Useful For Mncs, Sez Developers, Policymakers, Lawyers, Businessmen And Students. The General Readers Will Also Find It Interesting And Informative.