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South-South FDI on the Rise, But Investors Wary of Political Risk |
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Thursday, 06 March 2008 |
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Foreign direct investment (FDI) originating in developing countries and destined for other developing countries is on the rise. This so-called “South-South” investment represents about one-third of all FDI flows into emerging markets. Political risks, however, are cited by South-based investors as the principal constraint to doing business in emerging markets. A new Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency report “South-South FDI and Political Risk Insurance: Challenges and Opportunities” looks at trends in South-South FDI to provide emerging market investors with important information needed to make decisions about investing in developing countries.
To read the full report click here. |
