Global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows fell by 23% to $1.43 trillion in 2017 from $1.87 trillion in the previous year, a decline that is in stark contrast to the improvement seen in other macroeconomic variables, such as GDP and trade, according to the World Investment Report 2018. Crossborder investment in developed and transition economies dropped sharply, while growth was near zero in developing economies. This negative trend is a long-term concern for policymakers worldwide, especially for developing countries, where international investment is indispensable for sustainable industrial development. Here’s a snapshot.
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