Evaluating the Impact and Added Value of Investment Conventions on Bilateral Economic Relations and the Business Climate: The Gambian–Moroccan Experience

1. Introduction 1.1 Research Background 1.2 Objectives of the Study 1.3 Research Questions 1.4 Structure of the Thesis 2. Bilateral Economic Relations 2.1 Definition and Importance 2.2 Historical Context between Gambia and Morocco 2.3 Current Economic Ties 3. Investment Conventions 3.1 Overview of Investment Conventions 3.2 Types of Investment Conventions 3.3 Significance in Bilateral Relations 4. The Gambian–Moroccan Investment Convention 4.1 Details of the Convention 4.2 Goals and Objectives 4.3 Key Stakeholders 5. Economic Impact Analysis 5.1 Methodology for Impact Assessment 5.2 Economic Growth Indicators 5.3 Changes in Trade Volume 6. Business Climate Evaluation 6.1 Criteria for Climate Assessment 6.2 Business Environment in Gambia and Morocco 6.3 Perception of Business Leaders 7. Added Value in Bilateral Relations 7.1 Enhanced Economic Cooperation 7.2 Investment Opportunities Created 7.3 Long-term Strategic Partnerships 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Policy Recommendations 8.3 Future Research Directions