ASIA
02 April 2014
FDI weakens further in 2013
In 2013 global FDI fell by 6% to $1.3 trillion, the second consecutive annual decline, following the 2010-2011 rebound, according to OECD estimates.
In 2013 global FDI fell by 6% to $1.3 trillion, the second consecutive annual decline, following the 2010-2011 rebound, according to OECD estimates.
"Headwinds discouraging more international investment include persistent Eurozone sluggishness, slowing growth in China, and volatility in emerging markets", says the OECD.
"Six years after the start of the global economic and financial crisis, global FDI flows remain roughly 30% below the peak reached in 2007 and with prospects for an FDI recovery in 2014 uncertain at best."
Executive Director
Asian Century Institute
www.asiancenturyinstitute.com
"Headwinds discouraging more international investment include persistent Eurozone sluggishness, slowing growth in China, and volatility in emerging markets", says the OECD.
"Six years after the start of the global economic and financial crisis, global FDI flows remain roughly 30% below the peak reached in 2007 and with prospects for an FDI recovery in 2014 uncertain at best."
Author
John WestExecutive Director
Asian Century Institute
www.asiancenturyinstitute.com