The only database tracking fdi in all sectors and all countries worldwide 2. Fdi, digital economy, multinational enterprises, ict. As a result, the regions share in global fdi inflows fell from 2. This collection has provided input to the analysis of global and regional investment policy trends in the world investment report, the quarterly investment policy monitor since 2009 and the unctadoecd reports on g20 measures. A significant proportion of this increase tends to go. Economics foreign direct investment isbn 9786025798245 asean. This is also referred to as horizontal fdi, as the production is in the host. Review of the theoretical literature of foreign direct investment fdi and multinational enterprises mnes. Top five 2017 year fdi confidence index changes, world foreign direct investment trends unctad 2017. The latest statistical annex tables are available below. Time series provide information on fdi inflows and outflows, inward and outward stocks by component, by partner or by activity. The new unctad databases of the top 100 digital and ict mnes. Compared to 2017, fdi flows decreased by 15%, continuing the downward trend. Between the period 2002 and 2012, total fdi inflows to developing countries increased by 323.
World investment report 2015 reforming international. In contrast, fdi flows to north america, which reached an alltime high in 2016, appear to be running out of steam and mne executives are likely to take a waitandsee approach in the face of policy uncertainty. Short description of database a comprehensive and unique database on foreign direct investment activities related to 23 countries in central, east and southeast europe. A foreign direct investment database for global cge models. The fdi according to bmd4 metadata database includes a list of 80 questions, organised in nine main sections. The only database providing realtime global market data on fdi 3. Cepii, wp no 201208 a foreign direct investment database for global cge models 3 a foreign direct investment database for global cge models christophe gouel 1 houssein guimbard 2 david laborde 3 nontechnical summary various international institutions gather fdi data and make them available to the public. Global fdi inflows by group of economies, 20052015, and projections, 20162018. Factors affecting fdi inflow in china and india abstract. How to encourage foreign investment world economic forum. The united nations conference on trade and development unctad was established in 1964 as a permanent intergovernmental body. It is the principal organ of the united nations general assembly dealing with trade, investment, and development issues.
There has been a dramatic increase in the inflow of foreign direct investment fdi to developing countries in the last decade. The multinational firm and its main vehicle, foreign direct investment, are key forces in economic globalization. The access to this data server online is discontinued as of the 20 october. Unctad training manual on statistics for fdi and the operations of. Fdi and mnes foreign direct investment multinational enterprises fdi and mnes foreign direct investment fdi is a significant aspect of globalization policiesstrategies for many firms toyota evansville, in bmw in south carolina sony fdi and mnes fdi is a major concern for developing countries will foreigners. Unctads bilateral fdi statistics provides uptodate and systematic fdi data for 206 economies around the world, covering inflows table 1, outflows table 2, inward stock table 3 and outward stock table 4 by region and economy. Unctad based on data from itu world telecommunicationict indicators database. Conventional wisdom often characterises foreign direct investment in manufacturing and assembly as a global search for lowestwage sites for lowskill production. Top 10 economies by number of people that went online for the first time between 2012 and 2015 number and percentage share of new users 80 200 67 160 60 140 53 million 120 122 50 100 36 80 17 40 32 china nigeria 40 30 20 20 24 24 20 india 50 47. Iwh fdi micro database given the constraints described above on the availability of enterpriselevel data for east germany and other selected transition economies, the iwh opted for a novel collection of primary data. Investment map is a webbased tool that helps investment promotion agencies ipas assess which sectors in their countries have successfully attracted foreign direct investment fdi and it assists them in the process of prioritizing sectors for investment promotion. Global fdi increased in 2019 but was still struggling when covid19 hit. Modern industrial policies are thus a key driver of investment policy trends.
Foreign direct investment database unctad united nations conference on trade and development the foreign direct investment online database provides inflow and outflow aggregate data for over 190 different economies. It is revolutionizing the way we do business, and it has important implications for foreign direct investment fdi. This overview is based on the note by the unctad secretariat on the impact of fdi on development. Argentina new tax incentives for high tech businesses. Top economists examine one of the key forces in globalization from a wide range of theoretical and empirical perspectives. The unctad work programme on fdi statistics documents and analyses global and regional trends in fdi, and assists developing countries in improving data.
It does not guarantee or make any express or implied representations regarding the accuracy, reliability, correctness, fitness for use for a particular purpose, or otherwise, whatsoever, of any of the tables in unctadstat. Oecd database on fdi statistics according to bmd4 structure and content the oecd database for fdi statistics according to bmd4 is available in oecd. Unctad, based on data from imf for portfolio and other investment, from the unctad fdimne database for fdi inflows, from the organization for economic cooperation and development. Unctad has been collecting information on changes in national foreign direct investment fdi policies on an annual basis since 1992. Being the united nations focal point for the integrated treatment of trade and development and the interrelated issues. Facts and figures 2016 is dedicated to the sustainable development goals that were adopted by the united nations. World foreign direct investment trends unctad 2017 part 1. You will be redirected to unctadstat, the new unctad data dissemination system in 5 seconds please update your links and bookmarks to point to this new web data server.
Data relating to inward and outward stocks of foreign direct investment are also included in this database. The rate of return on inward fdi of foreign affiliates in host economies continued to decline, falling from 6. Unctadstat documentation gives information about country and product classifications, abbreviations used and provides access to frequently asked questions organized by topics. Web based resources foreign direct investment data. To access tables from previous years, proceed to the download section of the relevant report. It also helps ipas identify the competing countries for foreign investment and the most active investing countries. We stand ready to provide technical assistance that can help countries mitigate or recover from the economic impacts of covid19. Unctad strives for the highest level of accuracy and is committed to promptly correcting any errors on its part. Fdi down by twofifths the most striking feature of the fdi downturn in africa in 2002 is its size. It constructed a novel database of the 100 largest digital mnes and 100 largest ict mnes, complementing its wellestablished database of the. Foreign direct investment, technology and competitiveness in thailand, chapter in a world bank institute volume forthcoming in 2002.
The risk and countermeasure study of chinese enterprises. Information can be displayed as a chart or graph and be exported easily in several file formats. Unctad s new database of stateowned mnes identifies some 1,500 parent firms with more than 86,000 foreign affiliates operating around the globe. Transnational corporations, extractive industries and development geneva. In these exceptional situations, where relevant, both parent and subsidiary are included in the top 100 mnes. The only database providing fdi analysis, investor targeting, and business leads in one easytouse business application accessible 247 4. Unctad is monitoring the effects of the global pandemic on manufacturing, trade, foreign direct investment and economic growth. Unctads new database of stateowned mnes identifies some 1,500 parent firms with more than 86,000 foreign affiliates operating around the globe. Fdi statistics according to benchmark definition 4th edition bmd4 fdi main aggregates summary.
United nations conference on trade and development. The unctad work programme on fdi statistics documents and analyses global and regional trends in fdi, and assists developing countries in improving data collection for sound policy formulation. Section 1 relates to data and metadata dissemination by national sources section 2 relates to criteria and methods used for identifying direct investment enterprises section 3 on the coverage of fdi statistics is divided into three. Foreign direct investment data international trade centre. The top 100 digital mnes 4 may be listed on their own. Other than unctads bilateral fdi database which is mentioned by mr.
The unctad fdi database 2014 shows that, in the most recent period for which data are available 20092001, the flow of. Outward fdi undertaken by these emerging markets ems multinational enterprises mnes is. Against this background, unctad developed a comprehensive framework for mapping the digital economy and the firms operating in the digital economy wir17. Their importance to the world economy can be seen in the fact that since 1990 foreign direct investment has grown more rapidly than the world gdp. Foreign direct investment and the multinational enterprise. Unctads bilateral fdi statistics provides uptodate and systematic fdi data for 206 economies around the world, covering inflows table 1, outflows table 2. World investment report chapter 1 global investment.
Unctad and indian mnes the rise of new global contender mnes from large emerging markets ems is leading to significant structural transformation of global industries, international institutions, and global power rearrangement. We see that there was steady but marginal growth in fdi from. Unctad, based on data from imf for portfolio and other investment, from the unctad fdimne database for fdi inflows, from the organization for economic cooperation and development for oda and from the world bank for remittances. The sdg pulse presents analyses for a range of indicators relevant to trade, investment, financing for development, debt, transport and technology. Explore the regional and country level fdi data with fdi.
Paper prepared for the united nations conference on trade and development, may 1999. World investment report 2017 investment and the digital economy chapter iv technical annex. This data is restricted to subscribers of the fdi markets online database. Fdi statistics inward 20072016 by country overview.
Pwc global 100 software leaders mne focus, software. The unctad inward fdi performance index is based on a ratio of the countrys share in global fdi inflows and its share in global gdp. The unctad fdi database 2014 shows that, in the most recent period for which data are available 20092001, the flow of manufacturing fdi to mediumskilled activities such as transportation equipment, industrial machinery, electronics and electrical products, scientific instruments, medical devices, chemicals, rubber and plastic products is. Fdi statistics according to benchmark definition 3rd edition bmd3 datasets for imf pgi website. Created by the united nations conference on trade and development unctad, this statistical database provides extensive coverage of topics including economic trends, foreign direct investment fdi inflows, outflows, and stocks, population, commodity prices, and many others. Review of the theoretical literature of foreign direct. Asean investment report 2018 foreign direct investment and the digital economy in asean jakarta.