- Global investment flows fall due to multiple crises
- Annual investment gap for global goals has nearly doubled
UNCTAD’s new publication to be released on 5 July shows that overlapping global crises – the war in Ukraine, high food and energy prices and debt pressures – slashed foreign direct investment flows in 2022.
The report focuses on investing in sustainable energy for all, revealing that much of the growth in international investment in renewable energy has been concentrated in developed countries.
UNCTAD calls for urgent support to developing countries to bridge the gap by attracting massive investment in clean energy.
The report also shows that the investment gap across all sectors of the Sustainable Development Goals has nearly doubled since 2015.
It provides data, forecasts and analysis of foreign direct investment flows globally, regionally and by country.
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About UNCTAD
UNCTAD is the UN’s leading institution dealing with trade and development. It is a permanent intergovernmental body established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1964.
UNCTAD is part of the UN Secretariat and has a membership of 195 countries, one of the largest in the UN system. UNCTAD supports developing countries to access the benefits of a globalized economy more fairly and effectively.
We provide economic and trade analysis, facilitate consensus-building and offer technical assistance to help developing countries use trade, investment, finance and technology for inclusive and sustainable development.
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After the lifting of the embargo, documents related to the report will be available on the main UNCTAD website.
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