Case study of 3 multinational firms in the export-oriented electronics industry in Singapore showing that under certain conditions multinationals can lead in creating local vertical linkages. It is suggested that restrictive government policies to increase local purchases may not be necessary,...

Trade and investment flows into less advanced economies could bring about important technological spillovers that could boost firm-level productivity and bolster their long term economic growth. This brief paper outlines some of the motivations for public sector interventions to support learning...

With the existing trajectory path of the Philippines' advancement aspirations, there is challenge that lies in sustaining and dramatically elevating the growth in foreign direct investments (FDI), which are critical for the country's economic development. In light of the impending reforms that...

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in extractive industries (mining and quarrying) is expected to increase dramatically in many developing countries, due to the rising global demand for commodities. One key question for policymakers is whether this form of FDI could help spur investments in other...