Data for 1990 1995 refer to direct equity investments (D2), which are direct investment (D1) plus the reserves of the overseas subsidiaries and associates attributable to those companies.

Foreign direct investment

Foreign direct investment

(c) Allowing foreign direct investment (FDI).

Investment policies should extend to both domestic and foreign direct investment.

In 2004, China's direct investment in Africa reached 135 million, a record high for China's annual direct investment in Africa.

Likewise, economists have long noted that for countries gorging on capital inflows, there is a big difference between debt instruments and equity like investments, including both stocks and foreign direct investment.

Currently, the investment section has six investment officers who cover global equity markets and fixed income investments.

Investment banks, in particular, are known for their minimalist equity approach.

Ireland showed the importance of foreign direct investment.

The same is true of foreign direct investment (FDI).

Foreign direct investment flows can, and should, be encouraged.

Meanwhile, outward foreign direct investment yields 20 annually, on average.

Foreign direct investment was valued at 8.3 billion in 2006.

Case study on outward foreign direct investment by Singaporean firms

Case study on outward foreign direct investment by Singaporean firms

Case study on outward foreign direct investment by Singaporean firms

Similarly, European countries account for 75 of direct investment in Russia.

Moreover, direct investment and financial flows contribute further to economic interdependence.

In all developing regions, however, foreign direct investment remained geographically concentrated.

See the World Investment Report 2004 for details on the latest trends in foreign direct investment and BPO.

Reflecting flawed economic arguments, India embraced autarky in trade and rejected inflows of equity investment.

In 2010, Chinese direct investment in the EU totaled only 1.3 billion.

Others will try to direct state funding toward their personal investment projects.

Only a few such treaties, however, provide national treatment for direct investment.

Foreign direct investment is one of the important sources for building infrastructure.

Currently, foreign direct investment has been the largest source of private flows.

Outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) by Singaporean companies has a long history.

The Minister of Investment of Egypt set out the Government's objectives and policies with regard to attracting foreign direct investment.

In 2005, Foreign direct investment in Kraków has reached approximately 3.5 billion USD.

By June 2005, Chinese total direct investment in Africa had reached 1.025 billion.

Good quality foreign direct investment could originate in both developed and developing countries.

Some participants argued that oftentimes foreign direct investment did not benefit the poor.

While foreign direct investment flows kept increasing, the trend could not be guaranteed.

The investment officer who covers the Japanese and Australian equity markets would become responsible for all developed Asian markets, with coverage expanded to Singapore and Hong Kong which are at present covered by the investment officer in charge of the emerging equity markets.

Recognizing the important role that foreign direct investment can play in those countries, and stressing the need to create an enabling environment, both domestically and internationally, to attract more foreign direct investment to those countries,

Recognizing further the important role foreign direct investment should play in those countries, and stressing the need to create an enabling environment, both domestically and internationally, to attract more foreign direct investment to those countries,

Meanwhile, direct taxation of corporations and individuals has tended to decline despite the moot claim that lower direct taxation ensures investment and growth.

During the meeting, the experts focused on the opportunities and challenges of internationalization for developing countries enterprises through direct outward foreign direct investment.

Liberia has the highest ratio of foreign direct investment to GDP in the world, with US 16 billion in investment since 2006.

Greater pay regulation will drive the most talented away from regulated banks and towards hedge funds, private equity funds, boutique investment banks, and other unregulated investment firms.

YAOUNDÉ For many developing countries, foreign direct investment is viewed as something very positive.

Foreign direct investment (FDI), it was noted, is a particularly beneficial source of financing.

(2005) Economic Development in Africa Rethinking the Role of Foreign Direct Investment, Geneva, UNCTAD.

Outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) from developing countries and economies in transition is increasing.