The World Bank Group Guarantee Instruments 1990-2007
Author | : |
Publisher | : World Bank Publications |
Total Pages | : 154 |
Release | : 2009 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780821376812 |
ISBN-13 | : 0821376810 |
Rating | : 4/5 (810 Downloads) |
Download or read book The World Bank Group Guarantee Instruments 1990-2007 written by and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2009 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foreign direct investment and private capital flows are highly concentrated geographically, with almost half of them reaching the top five destinations. These flows tend to evade many high-risk countries, with the exception of those directed to extractive industries. Regulatory and contractual risks, particularly in infrastructure, have inhibited investments in many parts of the developing world. A core objective of the World Bank Group (WBG) has been to support the flow of private investment for development; guarantees and insurance have been among the instruments that the Group has used to p.