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The material contained in this report is based on information available as of 30 November 2003.

The World Investment Directory aims at becoming a standard reference book for policy-makers, especially in developing countries, as well as for researchers in academia, governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations and the private sector, who need to gain an understanding of the character, pattern and trends of FDI and require reliable information as the basis for the formulation and monitoring of policies relating to FDI and TNCs.

The analysis and evidence presented in the World Investment Report 1994 seek to improve the understanding of these new roles and responsibilities.

This report examines the role of role of TNCs in making the exports of developing and transition countries more competitive.

The world Investment Report 2005 focusing on the internationalization of research and development by transnational corporations, illustrates some of these changes.

This year"s World Investment Report highlights the changing role of developing countries and transition economies in global foreign direct investment and the international production system.

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Many developing countries face daunting water resources challenges as the needs for water supply, irrigation, and hydroelectricity grow; as water becomes more scarce, quality declines, and environmental and social concerns increase; and as the threats posed by goods and droughts are exacerbated by climate change. As a consequence, there is a high and increasing demand for World Bank engagement