ARMENIA AS RECIPIENT OF FDI: TRENDS

The article analyzes the volume, structure and dynamics of FDI in the Republic of Armenia and in comparable countries. For the most accurate assessment of the structure and dynamics of foreign direct investments in Armenia was used sampling of the basic parameters of FDI data, the comparison of which, in our opinion, will allow us to come to some conclusions. The purpose of this method - the analyses of volumes, structure and trends of FDI in the Republic of Armenia and in comparable countries. On the basis of this research the author revealed the problems in attracting foreign investments. Besides, the author suggests the ways to solve these problems, which will help to bring them to the level fixed in comparable countries. Fulfillment of these conditions by the Armenian government and the Armenian Development Agency (hereinafter - ADA) will give an opportunity to find the most optimal ways of using FDI as well as eliminating certain shortcomings.

Armenia, foreign direct investments(FDI), economic growth, investment policy, international economic