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8th UNCTAD-OECD Report on G20 Investment Measures Released
… The joint report, the eighth since September 2009, finds that in the first half of 2012, global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows fell by 8 per cent compared to the … investment, an issue also analyzed in UNCTAD's 2012 World Investment Report Governments also may be tempted to …
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As many as 21 of the world's stock exchanges to introduce sustainability reporting standards
… exchanges already recommend their listed companies to report on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, but James Zhan, Director of the Division on Investment and Enterprise at UNCTAD, which co-organizes the … own momentum," he added. … OSG … As many as 21 of the world's stock exchanges to introduce sustainability reporting …
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Joint UNCTAD-OECD report analyses G-20 countries' investment policy measures
… The joint report, seventh since September 2009, finds that global foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows rose by 17% in 2011, despite the … only moderately, the report predicts. The fragility of the world economy, uncertainties related to sovereign debt, as …
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G20 Members not raising barriers to investment, joint UNCTAD-OECD report says
… Boosting foreign investment is seen as an important means to revive a stagnant global economy. "Our report shows that in general fears of new protectionism are … G20 governments wish to keep their pledge to build an open world economy, reject protectionism, and facilitate global …
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Foreign direct investment in developing economies fell 9% in 2023
… Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows to developing countries fell by 9% to … higher values in a few European ‘conduit’ economies,” the report says. Strikingly, when these conduit economies are … rise by 28%, trailing only the United States, the world’s largest FDI recipient. Greenfield numbers also surged …
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Global foreign direct investment grew 3% in 2023 as recession fears eased
… Global foreign direct investment (FDI) defied earlier expectations for 2023, … Trends Monitor published on January 17. However, the report highlights a key nuance – the overall uptick was … recorded a steep 23% decline, and the United States, the world's leading FDI recipient, saw a 3% dip. The UNCTAD …
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Investing in the energy transition: Countries need more balanced policies
… fuels to more sustainable energy sources. Its latest Investment Policy Monitor , released on 21 November, dives … limited to developed and large emerging economies. The report also shows that developed and emerging economies have … respectively. These findings echo the calls by UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2023 and the 8th World Investment …
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UNCTAD chief calls for bolder cooperation and investments amid global economic shifts
… economic challenges like a global slowdown, declining investment and surging debt as she opened the organization’s … trade is no longer the biggest engine of growth in the world economy,” Ms. Grynspan said. The world economy also … crisis in Palestine Ms. Grynspan also presented the latest report on UNCTAD’s assistance to the Palestinian People . “We …
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Meeting on accounting standards stresses key role of corporate reporting in promoting investment
… des Nations. During the Forum, experts from around the world – including representatives of the International Accounting Standards Board, the World Bank, the International Federation of Accountants, and … stresses key role of corporate reporting in promoting investment … news …
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World needs new monetary and financial system for sustainable development era, new UNCTAD report argues
… The Trade and Development Report 2015: Making the international financial architecture … regaining financial stability and promoting productive investment. … OSG … World needs new monetary and financial system for sustainable …