Korea's experience with outward foreign direct investment (FDI) demonstrates that the ancillary benefits of such investment -- knowledge and management transfer, market acquisition and skills enhancement -- can be substantial for individual firms. Moreover, the resulting increased robustness of...

This publication finds that the progress Vietnam has achieved in less than two decades in putting into place a legal framework and implementing policies that mobilize private investment, including international direct investment, to support economic growth and the prosperity of Vietnam's...

This comprehensive review of investment policy in Romania assesses the untapped growth potential for foreign investment, measures the significant progress recently made by Romania to improve its business environment, and identifies the most significant remaining policy challenges. This review...

The Western Balkan region benefits from a cost-competitive labour force and geographic and cultural proximity to EU markets. However, cost competitiveness as a source of differentiation is not sustainable. Cost levels are increasing gradually in some sectors, reducing firms’ profitability. In...

This comprehensive review of investment policy in Romania assesses the untapped growth potential for foreign investment in Romania, measures the significant progress recently made by Romania to improve its business environment, and identifies the most significant remaining policy challenges....

In 2007, Russia’s international investment flows reached record highs, making Russia one of the world’s largest recipients and sources of FDI. Russia's potential for attracting even more international investment can be improved by strengthening beneficial competition and offering additional...