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United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) World Investment Report (WIR)
World Investment Report 2004
The Shift Towards Services
The World Investment Report is recognized worldwide as an authoritative source of information and analysis on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). It focuses on FDI trends at the regional and country levels and emerging measures to improve its contribution to development. This year's report examines the shift of FDI towards services with a focus on the entry of Transnational Corporations into new service areas. It provides a special analysis of offshoring service activities and of key issues relating to national and international policies.
World Investment Report 2003
FDI Policies for Development - National and International Perspectives
This Report is recognized worldwide as an authoritative source of information and analysis on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). This year’s Report looks in detail at the forces behind the continued decline in FDI globally. It evaluates how the various regions and countries fared and forecasts the chances for recovery and growth at the global and regional levels. The Report also assesses the interaction between national and international FDI policies and examines implications they have on development. It concludes by highlighting the key issues from the perspective of development that must be considered in investment agreements.
World Investment Report 2001
Promoting Linkages
The World Investment Report (WIR) is the leading publication on global trends and development relating to foreign direct investment (FDI) and transnational corporations (TNCs). The report analyzes the geography of FDI patterns and shifts in the distribution of FDI at the national regional and international levels. WIR 2001 focuses on the issue of linkages between foreign affiliates of transnational corporations and local companies in developing countries as a means to enhance the competitiveness of the enterprise sector. The report identifies best practices in the area of linkage formation and discusses the patterns between foreign affiliates and local firms. WIR 2001 presents a list of the largest transnational corporations of the world of developing countries and of Central Europe. As in the past years the report offers useful empirical information and policy analysis for researchers and decision makers in governments and businesses.
World Investment Report 2000
Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions, and Development
Recognized worldwide as an authoritative source of information and analysis on foreign direct investment (FDI) the World Investment Report 2000 pays particular attention to the phenomenon of cross-border mergers and acquisitions. While cross-border mergers and acquisitions have been prevalent in developed countries for some time they have become increasingly important in developing countries and economies in transition. Above all the Report analyzes the impact of cross-border mergers and acquisitions on host country development and discusses implications for policy makers. The World Investment Report 2000 provides a comprehensive analysis of the current trends and developments in key areas of globalizing world economy. The Report is a must-read for those seeking deeper understanding of the links between international investment and economic development worldwide.
World Investment Report 1999
Foreign Direct Investment and the Challenge of Development
Recognized as the most up-to-date and comprehensive source of information and analysis regarding foreign direct investment (FDI) the World Investment Report 1999 presents a special focus on FDI and the challenge of development looking at its impact on key objectives of economic development. The Report examines the recent global and regional trends in FDI and describes the world's 100 largest transnational corporations (TNCs) the 50 largest TNCs in developing countries and the 25 largest TNCs in Central and Eastern Europe. Other areas of focus include an analysis of the momentum for an increasing globalization of economies through FDI and the activities of TNCs along with a review of recent developments in bilateral and regional investment agreements.
World Investment Report 1998
Trends and Determinants
Prepared by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) the World Investment Report 1998 (WIR98) provides an analysis of current trends at the global and regional levels in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and international production by transnational corporations (TNCs). It discusses specific issues related to the role and impact of FDI in various parts of the world including among others the implications of the recent financial crisis in Asia for FDI in and by the affected countries and other economies. The Report also reviews the locational determinants of flows of FDI to host countries and examines the evolving nature of those determinants as TNCs adjust their strategies to the changing global economic environment and increased competitive pressures.
World Investment Report 1997
Transnational Corporations, Market Structure and Competition Policy
A vital source on the role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the world economy this Report provides a comprehensive analysis and policy discussion of international investment issues. It examines current trends in global regional and national FDI flows; the impact of FDI on market structure and competition in host economies as well as globally; and the latest trends in investment liberalization including interlinkages with foreign portfolio equity investment. The Report also includes a statistical annex.
World Investment Report 1996
Investment, Trade and International Policy Arrangements
Worldwide foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows increased phenomenally between 1994 and 1995 setting a new record. This surge in FDI inflows is one of the many vital topics examined in this year's edition of the Report. It also analyzes the interrelationships between trade investment and international policy arrangements; scrutinizes policy issues and examines the factors underlying new developments. This Report is an essential reference.
World Investment Report 1995
Transnational Corporations and Competitiveness
This fifth edition of the World Investment Report (WIR) documents the continuing growth of foreign direct investment (FDI) in developing countries. It analyzes the impact of FDI on the competitiveness of both developed and developing countries. The Report also discusses the policy implications for the enabling environment to promote inward as well as outward FDI and the key issues to be taken into account in multilateral negotiations. For the first time WIR indexes transnationality that takes into account the respective shares of foreign assets foreign sales and foreign employment of TNCs.
World Investment Report 1993
Transnational Corporations and Integrated International Production
There are over 37000 transnational corporations in the world with over 170000 foreign affiliates. This report presents for the first time ever data on the largest 100 non-financial transnational corporations ranked by foreign assets. It describes and analyses the continuing expansion of transnational corporations the regionalization and globalization of firms the emergence of an integrated international production system and some legal and policy implications of these developments. The wealth of information presented is complemented by over 80 statistical tables and charts related to the operations of transnational corporation.
World Investment Report 1992
Transnational Corporations as Engines of Growth
This timely study examines the role of TNCs as engines of international growth. Its analysis shows ample cause for optimism and it is hoped that the lessons learned from the analysis will assist in policy formulation and the design on technical assistance in an increasing number of countries and thereby help make the 1990s a decade of renewed economic development.
World Investment Report 1991
The Triad in Foreign Direct Investment
This Report analyses the phenomenal growth of world foreign direct investment in the 1980s. In particular it focuses on the Triad - the United States the EC and Japan - which accounted for four-fifths of all foreign direct investment to the rest of the world in that period. One significant discovery of this study is that the United States is now the largest recipient country of foreign direct investment. Inflows come mainly from the EC and Japan. However its position as a source country has declined dramatically.