Image Home Programme Speakers Documents Videos News Media centre News World Investment Forum seeks to unlock capital for development Risk-sharing proposal, AI investment tools, policy reforms and new partnerships aim to bring more capital to developing economies as investment projects decline. 27 Oct 2026 New working group to accelerate sustainable investment in special economic zones The initiative, led by UNCTAD and partners, aims to help special economic zones become greener, more resource-efficient and more attractive for sustainable investment. 26 Oct 2026 Why AI investment must go beyond data centres Investment in the wider ecosystem, including affordable connectivity, research and skills, will be crucial to making the benefits of AI more inclusive. 26 Oct 2026 Women entrepreneurs honoured at World Investment Forum The 2026 Women in Business Awards celebrate entrepreneurs driving innovation and growth, and highlight the support needed to scale their enterprises. 26 Oct 2026 2026 UN Investment Promotion Awards honour excellence in attracting investment in the digital economy This year’s winners show how targeted investment promotion and facilitation can help bridge digital divides and unlock new economic opportunities. 25 Oct 2026 World Investment Forum 2026 opens in Qatar The United Nations’ World Investment Forum (Doha, 25–27 October) brings together governments, investors and business leaders to discuss how to direct investment towards more economies and ensure it delivers tangible benefits for developing countries. 25 Oct 2026 Global investment rises as new projects decline, UNCTAD report finds International investment rose in the first half of 2026 but the number of new projects continued to fall, pointing to an uncertain outlook amid geopolitical tensions, energy-price pressures and supply chain disruptions. 25 Oct 2026 Doha: A global crossroads as the World Investment Forum approaches For Qatari capital and the wider Gulf region, their role in linking markets, investment and sustainable development across continents is once again in the spotlight. 23 Oct 2026 What makes investors commit in uncertain times? Attracting capital that supports growth, resilience and sustainable development is increasingly important as investment policies become more selective and global value chains evolve. 22 Oct 2026 Ten things to watch at the World Investment Forum 2026 Four prime ministers, record participation from international organizations, and fresh topics to explore new frontiers in investment for development. 20 Oct 2026 Asia keeps its lead in global investment. The map inside the region is being redrawn The region remains central to the evolving investment landscape, attracting $644 billion in foreign investment in 2025 - more than 70% of total flows to the developing world. 14 Oct 2026 Africa is winning strategic investment again. Turning it into industry is the harder part The continent drew about $70 billion in international investment in 2025, its third-highest year since 1990, as investors circle energy, minerals and infrastructure. 07 Oct 2026 Latin America pulled in more capital in 2025. Its project pipeline tells a different story International investment to the region rose 14% to $188 billion, but announced greenfield projects, a signal of future factories and jobs, fell by a third. 30 Sep 2026 World Investment Forum 2026: What’s next for global capital? The forum comes as investment increasingly flows towards strategic sectors crucial to the technologies, infrastructure and energy systems of tomorrow. 23 Sep 2026 UNCTAD’s World Investment Forum 2026 to bring global investment community to Doha UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will convene the ninth World Investment Forum (… 28 Aug 2026 World Investment Forum 2026 to be held in Doha Themed “Investing in the Future”, the forum will examine how investment and finance systems must evolve in response to geopolitical fragmentation, climate urgency and rapid technological change. 21 Jan 2026 9th World Investment Forum set for 2026 in Qatar The flagship UN platform will scale solutions and partnerships to power sustainable investment globally, ensuring finance fosters inclusive growth and shared prosperity. 23 Oct 2025 More news
