Global Economic Outlook and Developing Countries. 2003

Author: World Bank Group, "Global Economic Prospects and Developing Countries 2003"
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: The growth of productivity and effective investment are key conditions for rapid economic growth and poverty reduction. The creation of these conditions depends on the improvement of the investment environment—i.e., a policy and institutional environment that can foster entrepreneurial spirit and the growth of productive investment. "Global Economic Prospects 2003: Investing in Global Opportunities" analyzes the investment environment of developing countries at both global and national levels. This 13th annual edition of the "Global Economic Prospects" · examines the current state of the world economy and how this situation affects the exports, capital acquisition, and growth prospects of developing countries. · explores recent changes in the productivity of global business organizations, particularly multinational corporations, and their related production networks. · discusses the sound national policies required for developing countries to benefit from globalization, especially policies that encourage competition. · outlines ways in which the international community can help developing countries establish a competitive investment environment. · considers the potential of the new round of WTO agreements in the areas of investment and competition.
Table of Contents:
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Abbreviations and Data Notes
Chapter 1: International Economics and Developing Countries Outlook
Chapter 2: Changes in Global Business Structure
Chapter 3: Optimizing Domestic Policies to Win Global Opportunities
Chapter 4: Building International Agreements to Improve Investment and Competition for Development
Appendix 1: Regional Economic Outlook
Appendix 2: Global Commodity Price Outlook
Appendix 3: Global Economic Indicators