Rules of Origin (ROO) form a critical part of trade agreements and clear implications for special economic zones (SEZs). SEZs are not only investment attraction tools for many nations but are trade facilitation and attraction tools as well. Without a clear understanding of ROO investment promotion agencies, SEZ Authorities and economic development agencies may be unable to upsell their countries as the preferred choice for investments. And likewise without a clear understanding of ROO an investor's investment may be suboptimal, never fully taking advantage of market access, gaining expanded market share and forging new partnerships/relationships/ventures in export markets.
