Analyzing the impact of introducing a one-stop-shop to attract foreign direct investment into the Kurdistan region

Abstract

The Kurdistan Region of Iraq is actively seeking to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) in order to stimulate economic growth and development. One way the region has sought to attract FDI is by establishing a one-stop-shop service that provides investors with a convenient and efficient means of accessing investment-related services and support. This study aims to analyze the impact of introducing a one-stop-shop on the ability of the Kurdistan Region to attract FDI. To conduct the study, a representative sample of foreign investors who have invested in the Kurdistan Region was selected using random sampling based on the size and sector of the investment. The sample included investors who have used the one-stop shop in the Kurdistan region. The study used a survey questionnaire to gather data from the investors on their perceptions of the impact of the one-stop shop on their decision to invest in the Kurdistan Region. The results of the study suggest that the introduction of the one-stop shop has had a positive impact on the ability of the Kurdistan Region to attract FDI. The majority of investors who have used the one-stop shop reported that it was a helpful and convenient service, and a significant percentage of them indicated that the availability of the one-stop shop was a factor in their decision to invest in the region. Overall, the findings of this study suggest that the one-stop shop has been an effective tool for the Kurdistan Region in attracting FDI. The study recommends that the region continue to invest in and support the one-stop shop, as it appears to be a valuable resource for investors. Future research could further explore the specific factors that contribute to the effectiveness of the one-stop shop in attracting FDI and ways in which the service could be improved.