THE DIFFERENTATION IN POLISH REGIONS IN TERMS OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT

Abstract

The article presents the differentiation between the regions in terms of foreign direct investment (FDI). The dominant importance for enterprises with foreign capital has Masovian Voivodeship where for years the most joint ventures has been registered. In this region is located more than 39% of such entities. Another important province for foreign investors are: Lower Silesia, Silesia and Greater Poland. The lowest important for foreign investors are: Świętokrzyskie, Warmia-Mazury and Opole. In terms of employed in joint ventures the most importance has: Masovian Voivodeship , Greater Poland Voivodeship , Silesian and Lower Silesia Voivodeship.

This disparities are largely due to the potential and resources of the regions themselves, which in turn depends on many factors, such as: geopolitical, or historically shaped the  social and economic structure.