Since the global financial crisis began in 2008, lending to Hungarian businesses has declined sharply, mainly as a result of deleveraging and strict credit allocation decisions of foreign banks operating in the country.

Sub-Saharan Africa is increasingly becoming a more attractive and hospitable destination for investors. It has registered historically high and consistent growth in recent years, with estimates indicating an expansion of 5 percent in 2012, following another expansion of 4.7 percent in 2011.

Today’s uncertain world has marked effects on prospects for growth for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Political changes in the region have captured the world’s attention and reminded investors of the inherent risks of investing abroad. Yet, the need for investments into MENA that create jobs and opportunity is greater than ever.

The World Investment and Political Risk report examines the overall trends in political risk perceptions, foreign investment intentions, and longer-term demand for political risk insurance (PRI), especially in emerging economies.The research conducted for the report includes an Economist Intelligence Unit survey of multinational investors that addresses their risk perceptions for developing countries in the short and medium term.

MIGA’s Performance Standards are directed towards clients, providing guidance on how to identify risks and impacts as a way of doing business in a sustainable way, including stakeholder engagement and disclosure obligations of the client in relation to project-level activities. In the case of MIGA guarantees (including project and/or corporate finance provided through financial intermediaries), MIGA requires its clients to apply the Performance Standards to manage environmental and social risks and impacts so that development opportunities are enhanced.

The World Investment and Political Risk report examines the overall trends in political risk perceptions, foreign investment intentions, and longer-term demand for political risk insurance (PRI), especially in emerging economies.The research conducted for the report includes an Economist Intelligence Unit survey of multinational investors that addresses their risk perceptions for developing countries in the short and medium term.