This report argues that since they can foster investor participation, public
equity capital markets are vital to the endeavors of LDCs to attract FDI.

The document has four sections. The first section discusses FDI in an LDC context. The second section examines obstacles faced by minority shareholders. The third section describes the advantages of public ECMs and proposes policy objectives.

How Equity Capital Markets Can Promote FDI in LDCs -- Nick K. Kolev

equity, capital markets, blended finance, foreign direct investment, LDCs