Critical analysis of OECD's Investment indicators in the context of Brazil´s accession process to the organization

Result of Service As a final result of the research, the consultancy will present analyzes on the role of the OECD in the governance of international investments and the theme of investments in the Road Map for Brazil's accession; mapping of OECD indicators on foreign investment; and the critical assessment of the Regulatory Restriction Indicator for FDI (FDI index). These results will contribute to a deeper understanding of the methodology of OECD indicators related to the area of foreign investment regulation that can be used in the technical review of Brazil.

Work Location Brasília

Expected duration 180 Days

Duties and Responsibilities Within the scope of the OECD, the topic of investments is subdivided into several topics, many of which consist of connections with other areas of interest to the Organization, such as trade and investment, as well as green or sustainable investment. Key investment-related topics are: barriers to foreign investment; tariff barriers; differential treatment for foreign supplies; barriers to trade facilitation, in addition to issues such as transparency in investment regimes; non-discrimination; statistics on international investments; liberalization of capital movements and the operation of invisibles; trade credit and other international trade-related capital operations that must also be liberalized; restrictions on payments or transfers in relation to the current account in international transactions, and socially responsible investments, based on the ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) perspective. The consultancy will consist in the elaboration of a study to understand, discriminate, and critically analyze the methodology applied by the OECD in the elaboration of investment indicators that can be used in the technical review of Brazil within the scope of the accession process, focusing on the Regulatory Restriction Indicator for FDI (FDI Regulatory Restrictiveness Index or just FDI Index). Based on the context, problematization and general objective proposed, the study will focus on three specific objectives: a) understanding of the methodology of indicators applicable in the technical review of the investment area; b) critical analysis of the indicators, in order to identify the extent to which these indicators are applicable to the Brazilian reality; c) qualitative analysis based on the demonstration of Brazilian circumstances that may place the application of OECD indicators in investments. It is proposed that, after a general mapping of investment indicators, the analysis will focus on the FDI Regulatory Restrictiveness Index (FDI Regulatory Restrictiveness Index).

Qualifications/special skills -An advanced university degree (doctoral’s degree or equivalent) in social sciences or international law or international relations. -minimum of 3 years of professional or teaching experience in the areas of international investments, international trade, regional trade agreements, international trade law, regulatory barriers and/or related areas. -publications in the consultancy area

Languages-- Fluency in Portuguese and English

Additional Information Outputs/ Works Assignment: The consultant will present a Critical analysis of OECD Investment indicators in the context of Brazil´s accession process to the organization, in 3 reports (products). The consultant should deliver the completed plans in the following order and dates: Product 1. Preliminary report on Introduction, Methodology on the role of the OECD in the governance of international investments and the theme of investments in Brazil's Accession Road Map (Part 1). To be submitted 45 days after start date. Product 2 - Preliminary report on the Mapping of OECD Indicators on Foreign Investment (Part 2). To be submitted 105 days after start. Product 3 - Report containing the Critical Appraisal of the Regulatory Constraint Indicator for FDI (part 3). To be submitted 180 days after start. The reports should be drafted in Portuguese in an editable format agreed with the supervisor.

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