FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN SIERRA LEONE: THE ROLE OF INSTITUTIONS QUALITY

Aiah John Kellie, Anthony Sheku Massaquoi

Abstract


In this research, the impact of institutional quality is the main area of attention as it examines the relationship between FDI and economic growth in Sierra Leone. With an ARDL technique, we analyze how institutional quality influences FDI's effect on economic growth using time-series data from 1990 to 2020. The results highlight how crucial institutional quality is to FDI's ability to boost economic growth. Prosperity-promoting elements both domestically and internationally are crucial, as evidenced by the positive effects of foreign direct investment (FDI), institutional quality, trade openness, and human capital development. A stronger institutional framework is crucial for optimizing the benefits of foreign direct investment (FDI); however, the report also recognizes obstacles including inflation. To support sustainable economic growth in Sierra Leone, advisors advise policymakers to implement changes to governance, encourage trade openness, rein in inflation, and invest in the development of human capital. Through the implementation of these tactics, inclusive development and the nation's economic potential can be enhanced.

INVESTISSEMENT DIRECT ÉTRANGER ET CROISSANCE ÉCONOMIQUE EN SIERRA LEONE : LE RÔLE DE LA QUALITÉ DES INSTITUTIONS
Dans cette recherche, l'impact de la qualité institutionnelle est la principale zone d'attention car elle examine la relation entre l'IDE et la croissance économique en Sierra Leone. Avec une technique ARDL, nous analysons comment la qualité institutionnelle influence l'effet de l'IDE sur la croissance économique en utilisant des données de séries chronologiques de 1990 à 2020. Les résultats mettent en évidence l'importance cruciale de la qualité institutionnelle pour la capacité de l'IDE à stimuler la croissance économique. Les éléments favorisant la prospérité tant au niveau national qu'international sont cruciaux, comme le montrent les effets positifs de l'investissement direct étranger (IDE), de la qualité institutionnelle, de l'ouverture commerciale et du développement du capital humain. Un cadre institutionnel plus solide est crucial pour optimiser les avantages de l'investissement direct étranger (IDE) ; cependant, le rapport reconnaît également des obstacles, notamment l'inflation. Pour soutenir une croissance économique durable en Sierra Leone, les conseillers recommandent aux décideurs de mettre en œuvre des changements en matière de gouvernance, d'encourager l'ouverture commerciale, de maîtriser l'inflation et d'investir dans le développement du capital humain. Grâce à la mise en œuvre de ces tactiques, le développement inclusif et le potentiel économique du pays peuvent être améliorés.

INVESTIMENTI DIRETTI ESTERI E CRESCITA ECONOMICA IN SIERRA LEONE: IL RUOLO DELLA QUALITÀ DELLE ISTITUZIONI
In questa ricerca, l'impatto della qualità istituzionale è l'area principale di attenzione poiché esamina la relazione tra FDI e crescita economica in Sierra Leone. Con una tecnica ARDL, analizziamo come la qualità istituzionale influenzi l'effetto degli FDI sulla crescita economica utilizzando dati di serie storiche dal 1990 al 2020. I risultati evidenziano quanto sia cruciale la qualità istituzionale per la capacità degli FDI di stimolare la crescita economica. Gli elementi che favoriscono la prosperità sia a livello nazionale che internazionale sono cruciali, come dimostrano gli effetti positivi degli investimenti diretti esteri (FDI), della qualità istituzionale, dell'apertura commerciale e dello sviluppo del capitale umano. Un quadro istituzionale più forte è cruciale per ottimizzare i benefici degli investimenti diretti esteri (FDI); tuttavia, il rapporto riconosce anche ostacoli, tra cui l'inflazione. Per sostenere una crescita economica sostenibile in Sierra Leone, gli advisor consigliano ai policy maker di attuare cambiamenti nella governance, promuovere l'apertura commerciale, contenere l'inflazione e investire nello sviluppo del capitale umano. Attraverso l'attuazione di queste tattiche, lo sviluppo inclusivo e il potenziale economico della nazione possono essere migliorati.

INVERSIÓN EXTRANJERA DIRECTA Y CRECIMIENTO ECONÓMICO EN SIERRA LEONA: EL PAPEL DE LA CALIDAD INSTITUCIONAL
En esta investigación, el impacto de la calidad institucional es el principal área de atención ya que examina la relación entre la IED y el crecimiento económico en Sierra Leona. Con una técnica ARDL, analizamos cómo la calidad institucional influye en el efecto de la IED sobre el crecimiento económico utilizando datos de series temporales de 1990 a 2020. Los resultados resaltan la importancia crucial de la calidad institucional para la capacidad de la IED de impulsar el crecimiento económico. Los elementos que promueven la prosperidad tanto a nivel nacional como internacional son cruciales, como lo demuestran los efectos positivos de la inversión extranjera directa (IED), la calidad institucional, la apertura comercial y el desarrollo del capital humano. Un marco institucional más sólido es crucial para optimizar los beneficios de la inversión extranjera directa (IED); sin embargo, el informe también reconoce obstáculos, incluida la inflación. Para apoyar un crecimiento económico sostenible en Sierra Leona, los asesores recomiendan a los responsables políticos implementar cambios en la gobernanza, fomentar la apertura comercial, contener la inflación e invertir en el desarrollo del capital humano. A través de la implementación de estas tácticas, se puede mejorar el desarrollo inclusivo y el potencial económico de la nación.

INVESTIMENTO DIRETO ESTRANGEIRO E CRESCIMENTO ECONÔMICO EM SERRA LEOA: O PAPEL DA QUALIDADE DAS INSTITUIÇÕES
Nesta pesquisa, o impacto da qualidade institucional é a principal área de atenção, pois examina a relação entre IDE e crescimento econômico em Serra Leoa. Com uma técnica ARDL, analisamos como a qualidade institucional influencia o efeito do IDE sobre o crescimento econômico usando dados de séries temporais de 1990 a 2020. Os resultados destacam o quão crucial é a qualidade institucional para a capacidade do IDE de impulsionar o crescimento econômico. Elementos que promovem a prosperidade tanto nacional quanto internacional são cruciais, conforme evidenciado pelos efeitos positivos do investimento direto estrangeiro (IDE), qualidade institucional, abertura comercial e desenvolvimento de capital humano. Um quadro institucional mais forte é crucial para otimizar os benefícios do investimento direto estrangeiro (IDE); no entanto, o relatório também reconhece obstáculos, incluindo a inflação. Para apoiar um crescimento econômico sustentável em Serra Leoa, os consultores recomendam que os formuladores de políticas implementem mudanças na governança, incentivem a abertura comercial, controlem a inflação e invistam no desenvolvimento do capital humano. Através da implementação dessas táticas, o desenvolvimento inclusivo e o potencial econômico da nação podem ser aprimorados.

ΞΕΝΕΣ ΑΠΕΥΘΕΙΑΣ ΕΠ

ΕΝΔΥΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΙΚΗ ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΗ ΣΤΗ ΣΙΕΡΑ ΛΕΟΝΕ: Ο ΡΟΛΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΠΟΙΟΤΗΤΑΣ ΤΩΝ ΘΕΣΕΩΝ
Σε αυτήν την έρευνα, ο ρόλος της ποιότητας των θεσμών είναι η κύρια περιοχή προσοχής καθώς εξετάζει τη σχέση μεταξύ των ΑΕΕ και της οικονομικής ανάπτυξης στη Σιέρα Λεόνε. Με μια τεχνική ARDL, αναλύουμε πώς η ποιότητα των θεσμών επηρεάζει το αποτέλεσμα των ΑΕΕ στην οικονομική ανάπτυξη χρησιμοποιώντας δεδομένα χρονοσειρών από το 1990 έως το 2020. Τα αποτελέσματα υπογραμμίζουν πόσο κρίσιμη είναι η ποιότητα των θεσμών για την ικανότητα των ΑΕΕ να ενισχύσουν την οικονομική ανάπτυξη. Στοιχεία που προωθούν την ευημερία τόσο στο εσωτερικό όσο και στο διεθνές επίπεδο είναι κρίσιμα, όπως αποδεικνύουν οι θετικές επιδράσεις των ξένων άμεσων επενδύσεων (ΑΕΕ), της ποιότητας των θεσμών, της ανοιχτότητας στο εμπόριο και της ανάπτυξης του ανθρώπινου κεφαλαίου. Ένα πιο ισχυρό θεσμικό πλαίσιο είναι κρίσιμο για τη βελτιστοποίηση των οφελών των ξένων άμεσων επενδύσεων (ΑΕΕ)· ωστόσο, οι αναφερόμενες επίσης εμπόδια περιλαμβάνουν την πληθωρογένεση. Για να υποστηρίξουν μια βιώσιμη οικονομική ανάπτυξη στη Σιέρα Λεόνε, οι σύμβουλοι συνιστούν στους πολιτικούς να εφαρμόσουν αλλαγές στη διακυβέρνηση, να προωθήσουν την ανοιχτότητα στο εμπόριο, να περιορίσουν την πληθωρογένεση και να επενδύσουν στην ανάπτυξη του ανθρώπινου κεφαλαίου. Μέσω της εφαρμογής αυτών των τακτικών, μπορεί να βελτιωθεί η συμπερίληψη στην ανάπτυξη και το οικονομικό δυναμικό του έθνους.

 

JEL: F21, F43, O43, O47, O55

 

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foreign direct investment; institutions quality, economic growth, ARDL model

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