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FDI from OECD countries jumps 50% in 2007 but set to fall in 2008
Foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows from OECD countries in 2007 leapt to a record USD 1.82 trillion from USD 1.2 trillion in 2006 but are projected to fall sharply in 2008, according to estimates from the OECD. If a slowdown in merger and acquisitions observed in the first half of 2008 continues, FDI outflows could fall to USD 1.14 trillion. Based upon the historical relationship between developing country inflows and OECD outflows, the projected 37% drop in OECD outflows in 2008 could resu more...
July 3, 2008
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In spite of these risks, ECLAC underscores the positive regional growth figures for 2008. As in recent years, South America will grow more than Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Although the risks mentioned would have a moderate impact in 2008, economic deceleration will likely continue for some time, with which growth rates for Latin America and the Caribbean could reach approximately 4% in 2009.

Added by  Carmen Villegas Caballero  August 29, 2008

Latin America and the Caribbean Continues to Grow, in Spite of Deteriorating International Economic Context. ECLAC report estimates a deceleration in 2009 due to volatility and uncertainty, as well as rising inflation and other factors. Produced by Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) 2008

Added by  Carmen Villegas Caballero  August 29, 2008

'The rise of social entrepreneurship has resulted in an increasing number of businesses seeking to maximise both social and financial returns. Like traditional businesses, social enterprises need equity capital to grow and achieve their strategic objectives.  nef's research indicates that traditional equity markets pose a challenge to many social purpose businesses because of their single-minded focus on profit maximisation, short term perspective, and speculative nature, which does not value s more...

Added by  Imran Uddin  August 27, 2008

The Global Urban Competitiveness Project publishes periodic studies ranks 500 cities on their ability to attract and use resources to generate wealth. The cities are assessed on nine measures, including income, economic growth, innovation, jobs, prices and the presence of multinational firms.

Added by  John Daly  August 18, 2008

'This report provides an overview of FDI flows to and from the region in 2007 and of the recent activities of transnationals in the region and of trans-Latins outside their home countries.'

Added by  Imran Uddin  August 14, 2008

The theme of this paper is that current difficulties in the United States economy and vulnerabilities in emerging markets are not unrelated to financial excesses that made a major contribution to global expansion in the past six years, including credit, asset and investment bubbles triggered by rapid expansion of global liquidity.

Added by  Imran Uddin  August 13, 2008

'The main view expressed in the paper is that Foreign Direct Investments are not a panacea for poverty reduction in all countries.'

Added by  Imran Uddin  August 12, 2008

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