Global foreign investment up 14% in 2025, with growth concentrated in developed economies
FDI surged in developed economies but declined in developing countries, becoming increasingly concentrated in capital-intensive sectors such as data centres.
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Promotes sustainability in global finance through stakeholder engagement.
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31 August – 4 September 2026
Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission, 16th session
Geneva, Switzerland29 June – 3 July 2026
UNCTAD-AIB Award for Research on Investment and Development
Manchester, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland4 – 5 May 2026
Multi-year expert meeting on investment, innovation and entrepreneurship for productive capacity-building and sustainable development, 12th session
Geneva, Switzerland1 December 2025
Capacity building workshop on key issues in international investment policymaking for BRICS countries
online11 November 2025
Training for government officials on risk perception, risk mitigation and nation branding for sustainable investment
online21 October 2025
UNCTAD16 ministerial roundtable: Strategic priorities and emerging directions for investment and entrepreneurship policy
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