In the globalizing community of nations the need for worldwide applicable rules and regulations is becoming more and more evident. This does not only relate to foreign and security policy. Just like the western countries the developing world as well must have its fair chance to fully use the advantages of globalization. In this process Foreign Direct Investment is going to play an important role for those states in fighting poverty and in the struggle for economic growth.

In this publication experts from different regions of the world discuss the strong interdependence between aspects of development policy and economic aspects in the light of globalization. Case studies highlight the experiences with foreign investment in China, India and the NAFTA region. Hopes and fears of investors are examined and possible solutions for binding international legal frameworks with regard to foreign investment are mapped out.