International Investment

A core mission of the OECD is to enhance the contribution of international investment (www.oecd.org/daf/investment) to growth and sustainable development worldwide, by advancing investment policy reform and international co-operation.  This mission has been entrusted to the Investment Committee. [more]

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Grim outlook for FDI and shifting global investment patterns

18-Nov-2008

As the financial crisis has evolved into a global economic crisis, the outlook for FDI has likewise darkened. On current trend, inflows will be down 13% and outflows by 6% by the end of the year. But, given the speed with which the global economic crisis deepened during Q3 and into Q4 of 2008, it seems likely flows will fall sharply in the second half of 2008 and continue to decline into 2009.

OECD guidance on recipient country policies towards SWFs

29-Oct-2008

First presented at the IMF/World Bank meetings on 11 October 2008, the OECD guidance, together with the Santiago Principles for SWFs, provides the international community with a robust framework for promoting mutual trust and confidence and reaping the full benefits of SWF investments for home and host countries.

Peru adheres to the OECD Declaration on International Investment

31-Jul-2008

Peru has become the 41st adherent to the OECD Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises, in recognition of its impressive progress in pursuing investment policy reforms to improve the country's business climate and reduce poverty.

Investment in Russia rising but policy concerns remain, says OECD

31-Jul-2008

Russia’s international investment flows reached record levels in 2007, with USD 52 billion of foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, but more needs to be done to improve the investment climate, according to a new OECD report.

FDI from OECD countries jumps 50% in 2007 but set to fall in 2008

25-Jun-2008

Foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows from OECD countries in 2007 leapt to a record USD 1.82 trillion from USD 1.2 trillion in 2006 but are projected to fall sharply in 2008, according to estimates from the OECD.

OECD-ILO Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility

from 23-Jun-2008 to 24-Jun-2008

Jointly organised by OECD and ILO, this conference was devoted to the theme of "Employment and Industrial Relations: Promoting Responsible Business Conduct in a Globalising Economy". Discussions focused on wider dissemination of good corporate labour practices and better understanding and use of the OECD and ILO instruments.

OECD Ministers adopt declaration on sovereign wealth funds

05-Jun-2008

On the occasion of the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris on 4-5 June 2008, Ministers adopted the OECD Declaration on Sovereign Wealth Funds and Recipient Country Policies.

OECD work on preventing investment protectionism

27-May-2008

In recent years a growing number of countries have reassessed their international investment policies in response to national security concerns and the emergence of new categories of foreign investors, including Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs). OECD countries and non-OECD partners are working together to reconcile these concerns with the goal of preserving and extending the open international investment system.

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November 2008

Recent statistics, policy analysis and tools promoting investment

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Advancing investment policy reform in Africa


2007 Edition

Detailed statistics on FDI to and from the OECD area

International Direct Investment Statistics