WASHINGTON: The World Bank said in a report Monday that foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies has hit the lowest level since 2005, citing growing trade and investment barriers.

The World Bank also said that global policy uncertainty and geopolitical tensions are now higher than at any time since the early 2000s. Meanwhile, FDI remains concentrated in just a few countries.

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The bank stressed that FDI can be a strong boost to economic growth. But investment treaties, a catalyst for investment flows, have also fallen in numbers. Between 2010 and 2024, just 380 new ...

World Bank flags drop in foreign investment to developing countries. 16-Jun-2025, 22:22. 16 Jun 2025, 22:22. AFP. Share. Foreign direct investment into developing economies has hit the lowest ...

WASHINGTON: The World Bank said in a report Monday that foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies has hit the lowest level since 2005, citing growing trade and investment barriers ...

The World Bank said in a report today that foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies has hit the lowest level since 2005, citing growing trade and investment barriers.

World Bank flags drop in foreign investment to developing countries "What we're seeing is a result of public policy," said World Bank chief economist Indermit Gill, noting that investment is ...