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Global competition for investment prompts a surge in special economic zones

Global competition for investment prompts a surge in special economic zones

12 Jun 2019
More than 1,000 zones were created in the last five years, and at least 500 more are in the pipeline for the coming years.
Foreign direct investment to Africa defies global slump, rises 11%

Foreign direct investment to Africa defies global slump, rises 11%

12 Jun 2019
Continent-wide trade agreement bodes well for future investment in Africa and burgeoning special economic zones further buttress prospects.
Investment flows to structurally weak economies remain fragile

Investment flows to structurally weak economies remain fragile

12 Jun 2019
Least developed countries recover, led by Asia, while small island developing states contract again as flows to Caribbean and African islands flounder.
Developing countries in Asia receive more than $500 billion in investments

Developing countries in Asia receive more than $500 billion in investments

12 Jun 2019
Region receives 39% of global investment flows - the largest share. It also hosts more than 4,000 special economic zones - three quarters of world total.
Investment flows to transition economies continued to slide in 2018

Investment flows to transition economies continued to slide in 2018

12 Jun 2019
Transition economies lean heavily on special economic zones for investment.
Investment flows to Europe slump to 15-year low as US tax reforms spur earnings repatriation

Investment flows to Europe slump to 15-year low as US tax reforms spur earnings repatriation

12 Jun 2019
Prospects upbeat for modest growth this year.
Foreign direct investment to Latin America and the Caribbean slides by 6%

Foreign direct investment to Latin America and the Caribbean slides by 6%

12 Jun 2019
Investment flows to and from the region are expected to hold steady in 2019, as commodity prices and economic conditions in major economies stabilize.
Global foreign direct investment slides for third consecutive year

Global foreign direct investment slides for third consecutive year

12 Jun 2019
Contraction largely caused by US multinationals repatriating earnings from abroad.
UN trade cluster sets sights on creation of multi-donor trust fund

UN trade cluster sets sights on creation of multi-donor trust fund

11 Jun 2019
Cluster brings the UN system together to improve its efficiency, coherence and impact on trade and development matters at the country level.
Survey says people don't trust the Internet, what needs to change?

Survey says people don't trust the Internet, what needs to change?

11 Jun 2019
More trust in the internet is needed if the digital economy is to become a viable development tool for developing nations.