New Trade Topics / Investment

Articles 30 -33 of CEFTA complement the rights and obligations set out in the Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) that govern investments between the Parties and seek to enhance co-ordination of investment policies and thereby to increase the attractiveness of CEFTA Parties as a destination for investment.  The OECD is carrying out an EC-funded assignment to assess the current status of implementation of the CEFTA-related investment commitments.  Preliminary results were presented during CEFTA Week 2009 and a final report is due in early 2010.  This will assist the Parties to determine where further efforts may be required and to identify options for greater co-ordination of investment related policies.