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| South-South FDI |
 | South-based multinational enterprises, with Chinese firms at the forefront, are investing abroad at a fast pace. South-based FDI accounts for about one third of all FDI in developing countries. |
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| Political Risk Is a Top Concern for Investors |
 | Although risk tolerance seemed to be on the rise prior to the financial crisis, political risk remains one of the main obstacles to foreign direct investment in emerging markets. This is a key finding of a recent report, World Investment and Political Risk 2009, published by MIGA, which offers a snapshot of political risk perceptions of the largest multinational enterprises in the near future. |
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| Infrastructure |
 | Developing country firms are becoming a major financial source for infrastructure projects, according to UNCTAD's World Investment Report 2008. While private investment in infrastructure is growing, it is still short of the developing world’s needs. |
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| Public-Private Partnerships: The Road Ahead |
 | PPPs will play an increasingly important role in poorer countries during this global economic crisis, by both encouraging investment and building much-needed infrastructural resources. |
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| Tourism in Sub-Saharan Africa |
 | The tourism industry in Sub-Saharan Africa can provide long-term development following the economic crisis, emerging as it is as a popular destination for visitors and investors alike. |
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| Infrastructure in Africa |
 | Private-public partnerships and regional development initiatives are spearheading foreign investment in Africa’s infrastructure, even in the present adverse economic climate. |
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| Mobilizing Private Investment in South Asia |
 | Public-private partnerships are flourishing in South Asia, as governments seek to encourage private involvement in public sector entities to improve performance and service delivery. |
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| Privatization |
 | Selling off public assets to private operators can create a win-win situation for developing countries looking to unload expensive and unsustainable assets, while putting cash in government coffers. |
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| Arab World Outlook |
 | Although the financial crisis has brought uncertainty and hardship to the Arab World, good news can be seen as FDI into region has grown in 2008 -- with some estimates projecting 20% increase in FDI primarily due to a boost in inter-Arab investment. |
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