Introduction

The study consists of two parts. The first part analyses the FDI trends and policy developments in LDCs, assesses the development impacts and proposes a plan of action to increase FDI and enhance its development contributions. The second part presents 48 individual country profiles that provide comprehensive data and information on FDI for the use of policy-makers, academics and investors." The last section proposes a 'Plan of Action' with practical measures on the part of both LDCs and investment partners towards fostering FDI. Strong emphasis is placed on the need for ...