An Investment Perspective on Global Value Chains

by Christine Zhenwei Qiang, Yan Liu, Victor Steenbergen

Overview

This report investigates the role of foreign direct investment (FDI) in helping developing countries participate in global value chains (GVCs). It aims to provide practical guidance for developing countries to develop strategies that use FDI to strengthen GVC participation and upgrading.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781464816840
Publisher:	World Bank Publications
Publication date:	05/13/2021
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Format:	eBook
Pages:	398
File size:	19 MB
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About the Author

The World Bank came into formal existence in 1945 following the international ratification of the Bretton Woods agreements. It is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. The organization's activities are focused on education, health, agriculture and rural development, environmental protection, establishing and enforcing regulations, infrastructure development, governance and legal institutions development. The World Bank is made up of two unique development institutions owned by its 185 Member Countries. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) focuses on middle income and creditworthy poor countries and the International Development Association (IDA), which focuses on the poorest countries in the world.