In 2005, Locus Economica Founder and CEO Jean-Paul Gauthier evaluated Russia’s legal framework for hosting SEZs on behalf of the World Bank’s Foreign Investment Advisory Service (FIAS), resulting in…
Russia Special Economic Zones Program Review and Loan Preparation
In 2013, the World Bank contracted Locus Economica to assist in evaluating a loan request from the Russian government. Specifically, the firm assessed the potential policy and technical needs of the country’s zones and the budget requirements for addressing those needs through World Bank assistance. The firm visited six Russian special economic zones and met with their management teams to offer guidance and advice as needed.