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FDI inward stock in the Central and Eastern Europe countries, until the end of 2002 (USD million) FDI inward stock in Central and Eastern Europe end of 2002, breakdown by country, % The high inflow of foreign capital is a direct evidence of country's attractiveness for foreign investors. Thirteen years after the introduction of successful economic reforms, Poland is the Central European leader in terms of attracted foreign direct investment. According to PAIiIZ's statistics, after the first half of 2003 the value of accumulated foreign capital invested in Poland has so far exceeded USD 68.3 billion, more than in any other country of the region. Key FDI drivers in Poland include: * The biggest market size in the Central Europe * One of the lowest labor costs on the continent * Good and constantly improving overall business environment * Growing integration with the world economy * Successful privatization of state-owned enterprises Solid macroeconomic foundations... Poland's macroeconomic stabilization and rapid economic development have turned the country into one of investors' most desired target locations for investments. In 1989 Poland seized the momentum and implemented a package of successful economic reforms which laid the solid foundations for the economy. Poland has never experienced any currency or fiscal crisis unlike its partners in the region. The success of political and economic transformation in Poland has found international recognition evidenced by accession to the OECD (1996), NATO (1999) and upcoming membership in the European Union (2004).