Information sampled from the144 companies was used to survey investment from 1993 to 1996. Using international methods to distinguish direct and portfolio investment, the survey gives, for the first time, a statistical picture of foreign investment both into domestic companies and by domestic companies abroad. Although the declarations are obligatory, some companies have not replied, despite the threat of sanctions. This small omission will hopefully lead to revision after these companies reply. Investment increased from USD 83.3 million in 1993 to USD 491.6 million in 1996, when foreign direct investment increased almost sixfold over the previous year.
Portfolio investment fluctuates around a steady level, with a few anomalies.
A net withdrawal in 1996 was the result of investors in America exchanging GDR's for direct investment. This concentration also explains the activity concentration. The following table shows distribution of investments in the six largest activities. 42.1 Other financial services 21.6 Production of bricks, roofing-tiles etc. 6.8 Production of radio and television transmitters, telephone appliances etc.