This publication focuses on the role of national policies & institutions & the scope for regional cooperation to promote foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Asia-Pacific region. It provides a general perspective on the determinants of foreign investors' choice of location & presents case studies on Bangladesh, China, India, Malaysia, the Republic of Korea & Singapore. The case studies focus on the evolution of FDI-related national policies & institutions & their functioning. It evaluates the trends in both inflows and, where relevant, outflows as a test of the effectiveness of policies & institutions. Among others, those responsible for formulating & implementing FDI-related policies will find the diverse experiences most interesting.