Investment Trends

UNCTAD's World Investment Report 2023 shows that most economies in the region saw inflows rebound, with only a few experiencing declines.

UNCTAD's World Investment Report 2023 shows that inflows to the region were highly concentrated, with five economies accounting for almost 80% of foreign direct investment to the region.

According to UNCTAD's World Investment Report 2023, international project finance deals targeting Africa showed a decline of 47% in value.

UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2022 indicates FDI rebounded to nearly $1.6 trillion last year but warns this course is unlikely to be sustained in 2022.

UNCTAD brings together various stakeholders to discus how special economic zones contribute to economic diversification and sustainable development in Africa.

The report suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic set off a further crisis in early 2020 that is expected to be deeper and more consequential in many countries than the Global Financial Crisis of 2008/2009.

Investment flows plunged globally by 35% in 2020 due to the COVID-19 crisis. The fall was heavily skewed towards developed economies.

COVID-19 recovery investment plans largely focus on infrastructure sectors that are key to building productive capacities.

The value of sustainability-themed investment products amounted to $3.2 trillion in 2020, up more than 80% from 2019.

The region suffered the sharpest decline in foreign investment flows to developing countries in 2020.