AMID A GLOOMY ASSESSMENT AND GOOD NEWS FOR FOREING DIRECT INVESTMENT

Abstract

Attention to the issue of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has been phenomenal by many governments. Kosovo is not left behind by it. Economic development in developing countries such as Kosovo is largely dependent on foreign direct investment. In the midst of a grim assessment of failed attempts by low income, many countries attract and use foreign direct investment. This study tries to gather the good news. Access to land is of crucial importance for combating poverty and promoting local development. Land offers people a place to live and it is important for their identity, provides access to land and natural resources, as such, provides income, food and employment, it can also provide access to credit in the form of collateral. Secure access to land is seen as a prerequisite for achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Many studies have shown that foreign investment affect economic growth. Moreover, economic freedom provides an important contribution to growth than civil and political freedom. Foreign direct investment in manufacturing, agribusiness and services is a "good thing" as long as foreign firms do not pollute the environment or badly treated workers.