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Analyzes FDI patterns and characteristics of selected Asian countries in Africa, as well as bilateral trade activities with African countries, and identifies general patterns as well as destination- or sector-specific drivers of trade and investment activities by particular Asian countries in Africa. Examines interactive effects between trade patterns and investment strategies, including trade and investment relations with other regions of the world, and analyzes institutional aspects of trade and investment activities of particular Asian countries, such as government policies and institutional framework to promote and facilitate such trade and investment activities as well as business institutions to support the activities. World Bank September 2003. Client only disclosure.