World Bank
Published: 2006-01-01
Total Pages: 696
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International private capital flows to developing countries reached a record net level of $491 billion in 2005. This surge in private capital flows offers national and international policy makers a major opportunity to bolster development efforts. The challenges in doing so are addressed by this year's edition. 'Vol I. Anlaysis and Outlook' reviews recent trends in financial flows to developing countries. 'Vol II. Summary and Country Tables'* includes comprehensive data for 138 countries, as well as summary data for regions and income groups. The 'Multiple User CD-ROM', provides you with more than 200 historical time series from 1970 to 2004, and country group estimates for 2005. Data is available for over 130 countries that report under the World Bank Debtor Reporting System, as well as summary data for regions and income groups. It contains data on total external debt stocks and flows, aggregates, and key debt ratios, and provides a detailed, country-by-country picture of debt. The CD-ROM system requires Windows 98 or NT 4.0 or later, 20 MB of available hard disk space, 32 MB of RAM, and 2 MB of video memory. 64 K color video display recommended. Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.0 or higher and sound card optional. The license is valid for up to 15 users. * Vol II. Summary and Country Tables not sold separately.