The study reported here concentrates on a particular form of international corporate entry into developing countries : cross-border joint ventures (JVs). Although offering a variety of positive incentives, ranging in principle from the reduction of financial exposure to the acquisition of...

In 1995, private investment in developing countries continued its 10 year upward trand. This trend reflects the increasing role played by market forces in developing countries.

The first part of the discussion paper documents tends in private and public fixed investment. The second part presents country-specific results of a 1996/97 worldwide survey of business executives. The discussion focuses on obstacles to doing business in each of the 74 countries covered...

The study reported here uses a survey technique to explore corporate Internet use in developing countries. A major conclusion is that such use is extensive, considering deficiencies in telephone networks in many countries and the relative newness of the technology. Most companies surveyed here...

This publication presents an investigation of the relationship between public and private investment and the focus is on the quality of public investment, its interaction with corruption, and the resulting impact on private investment.