Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is increasingly popular as a source of
external capital for developing countries. The FDI is expected to boost
employment, exports, domestic investment and integration of new
technologies to the private sector, and thus be a source of growth and
productivity gains. Therefore the developing countries are therefore
trying to attract FDI.
Chinese direct investment (CDI) can play a positive role in Egypt by
improving employment opportunities and contributing to economic and
technological development of the region. This paper aims to analysis
existing data on the extent of CDI in Egypt and reviews the relevant
literature on the determinants and effects of FDI, highlighting the
impact policies for the area. It will perform further research to
accurately assess the contribution of foreign companies established in
the region and would determine what policies and programs most
likely to make Egypt more attractive to investors . |