Document Type

Memo/Briefing Note

Publication Date

7-2020

Abstract

Investment is a critical component of sustainable development. In particular, under the right conditions, foreign direct investment (FDI) can improve economic growth and living standards, create jobs, transfer technology and know-how and result in supply chain upgrading. However, its benefits are not automatic, and, if not carefully governed, investment can result in harm to the environment, labour standards and lead to tax evasion or other undesirable outcomes. Investment promotion and investment facilitation, in turn, can help states attract, expand and retain FDI.

Disciplines

Antitrust and Trade Regulation | International Law | International Trade Law | Law | Securities Law | Transnational Law

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