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Abstract The main concern of thesis is to assess the performance of the transational corporatioons in the transfer of technology to Egypt. The thesis first, reviews the economic literature concerning the economic rational behind the phenomenon of direct foreign investment and its effect on transational’s performance in host developing countries. It surveys the debate on the transfer of technology to developing countries and the major issues that arise and then looks at the development of the industralisation process in Egypt from 1952 to 1974, the date that marks the adoption of the open door economic policy. The magnitude of foreign investment is assessed by sector and industry and the domestic policy context which might affect the outcome of the transfer of technology is discussed in some detail. |