Foreign investments: Focus on borrowing

In 2013, the rate of inflow of foreign capital in Belarus remains low. Official attitude towards privatization has not changed, which is reflected in its almost complete absence. This position forces continue to resort to external borrowing and lending as a major source of foreign capital. The difficult economic situation impedes placement of Eurobonds in the global markets, which stimulates more intensive development of the market of domestic borrowing. A number of laws aimed at improving the business and investment climate in Belarus, in which one of the main emphases is to protect investors' rights and guarantee the right to settlement of disputes.