Investment
We help countries attract foreign direct investment into areas where needs are greatest, to ensure prosperity for all.
Investment
We help countries attract foreign direct investment into areas where needs are greatest, to ensure prosperity for all.
Governments still want foreign investment, but on more selective terms
Governments are using investment policy not only to attract capital, but to shape industrial development, resilience and economic security.
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- Investment Policy
- Investment statistics and trends
- International Investment Agreements (IIAs)
- Investment Promotion and Facilitation
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- The Global Sustainable Finance Observatory
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, Switzerland
29 June – 3 July 2026
UNCTAD-AIB Award for Research on Investment and Development
Manchester, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Documents
21 May 2026
Energy transition investment and the transfer of knowledge and skills: Implications for investment treaty design
IIA Issues Note, No. 1, 2026
20 Jan 2026
Global Investment Trends Monitor, No. 50
Global FDI up 14% in 2025 – growth limited to developed economies
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