The investment levels in South Africa have remained relatively low despite an overall picture of economic stability and good governance. This analysis looks at South Africa's investment climate, using data from an Investment Climate Survey (ICS) of over 800 firms conducted by the Department of...

The World Bank's 1996 World Development Report focuses on the transition from plan to market in 28 countries, including those in Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, Mongolia, China and Vietnam. Experience differs a great deal between countries; also between individuals in...