Global foreign direct investment flows fell sharply in 2017
Global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows fell by 23% in 2017, to $1.43 trillion from $1.87 trillion in 2016, according to UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2018. The decline is in stark contrast to other macroeconomic variables, which saw substantial improvement in 2017.
“Downward pressure on FDI and the slowdown in global value chains are a major concern for policymakers worldwide, and especially in developing countries,” UNCTAD Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi said.
“Investment in productive assets will be needed to achieve sustainable development in the poorest countries.”
Le Monde - Etienne Giros " Les investisseurs français en Afrique attendent d'Emmanuel Macron un vrai "virage africain"."
" Les investisseurs français en Afrique attendent d'Emmanuel Macron un vrai "virage africain"."
By : Mr. Etienne Giros, Deputy Chairman of the CIAN.
