The report presents for each APEC member economy fact-based benchmarking data on laws and regulations in selected policy areas affecting entry and operations of foreign direct investors. The data are based on surveys and interviews with private sector intermediaries – investment lawyers, accountants, and investment promotion specialists – working with foreign investors in each of the benchmarked economies. The methodology for this study is based on that of the global Investing Across Borders project of the World Bank Group. Chapter 4 of this report describes in detail the methodology for data collection, verification and indicator construction.

1. Investing across borders

2. Overview

3. Topics

4. Methodology

5. Profiles of APEC member economies