Publication: Investment for Development Project (IFD) – Civil Society Perceptions
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2003
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The Investment for Development Project conducted a survey of civil society's views on foreign direct investment in 7 countries with a goal of identifying the factors encouraging or hindering FDI. The results showed that civil society is positive about FDI and perceives technology, management and capital as key contributions. There are significant concerns about negative aspects of FDI, the greatest being that foreign investors do not care about the impact of their investments on the local community. The strengthening of domestic businesses and adoption of effective competition policies are seen as the most desired policies to increase FDI benefits.
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“Mehta, Pradeep. 2003. Investment for Development Project (IFD) – Civil Society Perceptions. © World Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/9149 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”
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