The Internationalisation of Chinese and Indian firms: Policy implications of the new globalisation from the South

Maastricht, the Netherlands
September 26 , 2008

Following on from the conference held on the 5th and 6th September (click here), which discussed the trends, motivations and strategies in the Internationalisation of Chinese and Indian firms, this one-day conference develops the implications of the current trends in the internationalisation of investments from India, China and other countries in the South for FDI policies in the North and South. Existing views of globalization saw largely Western firms seeking to expand in developing countries, and much of the traditional FDI policies have been based upon the premise that technology infused Northern FDI has many benefits to bring to those countries that welcome such firms. The emergent globalization by the two largest countries from Asia (China and India) is likely to question this West to East pattern of flows of capital, technology and ideas. Many Western scholars (e.g. Larry Summers) have sought to question the political acceptability of emerging globalization in the form of trade and migration flows; to the extent it affects income of skilled manual workers in the West. Is there a similar case to be made for internationalisation of investment by Chinese and Indian firms? Or can this be a win-win situation for OECD economies and LDCS?

Organisation and audience

Papers for presentation were by invitation only- a total of 6papers and a Panel Discussion are envisaged. Click here for a preliminary program.

Participation is free and open to those interested in the subject to the carrying capacity of the conference room on the 4th floor of the UNU-MERIT. To register your interest please go to the registration page.

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For any other queries about the conference please contact the organiser Suma Athreye.