Slovenia

Author: OECD, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, SourceOECD (Online service)

Edition: illustrated

Publisher: OECD Publishing, 2002

ISBN 9264196978, 9789264196971

148 pages

Slovenia became eligible for adherence to the OECD Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises on 20 December 2001. This Declaration promotes national treatment of foreign direct investment, encourages voluntary standards of behavior to multinational enterprises and encourages moderation and restrant in the use of investment incentives and conflicting regulatory requirements.

The OECD has invited Slovenia to join the Declaration in view of the liberal orientation of Slovenia's policies, notably as regards foreign direct investment (FDI). Since it declared its independence in 1991, Slovenia has made impressive progress in developing and implementing policies for its transition to a market economy and preparing for EU accession. The encouragement of FDI is a central element of Slovenia's current internationalisation strategy. It is crucial to the success of privatisation of the financial and utilities sectors currently underway. Slovenia has a strategic position between established European markets and developing former Yugoslav economies. Its knowledge of these markets make it a competitive platform for investment into its region.