Opportunity and challenges for FDI in central Asia with a focus on governance issues

The thesis is focused on the positive and negative conditions for attracting Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) in Central Asia, notably the implementation of new regulations aimed to better attract investors. Furthermore, this research determines major government regulations or reforms and other factors that may affect an optimistic attitude and barrier that a company can face difficulties while investing in a certain location. It is well-established that foreign direct investment is more effective in creating workplaces, innovation ideas and technology, improvement in many spheres. Therefore, Central Asia countries can be the optimal destinations for foreign investors in case of profitable to both sides. To understand the chosen theme, the analysis started from the meaning of foreign direct investment and ends with the political environment, law and tax regulations, risk and barriers in each country. As a consequence, each country faces unique difficulties and has specific competitive advantages for which it is accountable. Furthermore, there have common difficulties and they may be handled by realizing preferable reforms or via collaboration with each other.