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Selected International Rules Of Foreign Direct Investment In The Telecommunications Sector And Its Influences On Taiwan's Telecommunications Legislation, Chun Hung Lin
Annual Survey of International & Comparative Law
In past decades, the most significant contributor to the booming global economy was the development of cross-border transactions. Specifically, foreign investment has expanded rapidly, becoming an increasingly important factor in host economies and in the international community. Also, foreign direct investment (FDI) has increased rapidly for a substantial period and covering a wide spectrum of industries. Moreover, foreign investment capital generally will spur economic growth and create better living standards in particular countries. Despite the benefits of FDI, many developing countries fear that by opening up their markets to competition and foreign investment without any restrictions, they will lose control …
Foreign Direct Investments And Sustainable Development In The Least-Developed Countries, Zakia Afrin
Foreign Direct Investments And Sustainable Development In The Least-Developed Countries, Zakia Afrin
Annual Survey of International & Comparative Law
This article examines the existing flaws of foreign investment regulations regarding environmental protection in the developing countries. Recommendations to ensure sustainable development in the poor countries will also be presented. For the purposes of explanation, the discussion will be divided in four parts. First, foreign investment will be defined with specific attention to its emergence in the developing countries with brief mention of the actors in foreign investment as well as their influence on the host country's environment. The second part will present an existing conflict between Bangladesh and Occidental Corporation that portrays a typical condition that a developing country …