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Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2023
This document examines the global and regional evolution of FDI and offers recommendations so these flows can contribute to the region’s productive development processes. FDI can support the investments needed for countries to move towards more inclusive and sustainable development but as ECLAC has argued in successive editions of this report that does not happen automatically. Policies are needed to provide the necessary framework so that FDI entering the region is directed towards activities that support virtuous development in respect of inclusiveness employment quality environmental sustainability innovation and technological sophistication. Given the growing complexity of the international landscape it is becoming increasingly necessary to establish national and multilateral development strategies in the region and to coordinate public and private efforts so that Latin America and the Caribbean can position itself in the global economic landscape in a way that helps it to move towards inclusive and sustainable development rather than being relegated to a marginal role determined by exogenous strategies.
Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2022
This document examines the global and regional evolution of FDI and offers recommendations so these flows can contribute to the region’s productive development processes. FDI can support the investments needed for countries to move towards more inclusive and sustainable development but as ECLAC has argued in successive editions of this report that does not happen automatically. Policies are needed to provide the necessary framework so that FDI entering the region is directed towards activities that support virtuous development in respect of inclusiveness employment quality environmental sustainability innovation and technological sophistication. Given the growing complexity of the international landscape it is becoming increasingly necessary to establish national and multilateral development strategies in the region and to coordinate public and private efforts so that Latin America and the Caribbean can position itself in the global economic landscape in a way that helps it to move towards inclusive and sustainable development rather than being relegated to a marginal role determined by exogenous strategies.
Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2021
This document examines the global and regional evolution of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and offers recommendations so these flows can contribute to the region’s productive development processes. The first chapter of the publication analyzes among other things the trends observed in the context of the international crisis prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic detailing the amount of FDI received by each country in 2020 and providing a regional projection for 2021. The second chapter offers a historic and current overview of China’s investments in Latin America and the Caribbean placing these investments in the context of the Asian country’s development strategy while the third chapter explores investment strategies in the digital age both on a global level as well as in the Latin American and Caribbean region.
Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2020
This ECLAC annual report sets out and analyses the main foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. The decade ending in 2019 saw the highest ever foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Latin America and the Caribbean which reached their peak in 2012. Since then foreign investment inflows have declined steadily bringing into focus especially in South American countries the relationship between FDI flows the macroeconomic cycle and commodity price cycles in the region.
Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2019
This ECLAC annual report sets out and analyses the main foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. In the region FDI inflows were up (by 13.2%) year on year for the first time in five years at US$ 184.287 billion. This performance is explained by higher flows into just a few countries however mainly Brazil and Mexico. Moreover it does not reflect equity investment but higher inflows in the form of intercompany loans and to a lesser extent reinvestment of earnings. Manufactures and services were the sectors receiving most equity although there was a slight rise in investment in natural resource sectors compared with 2018.
Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2018
This publication sets out and analyses the main foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2017 certain trends that had already emerged in the global economic landscape became more established. In particular announcements of potential restrictions on trade and pressures to relocate production to developed countries were confirmed. At the same time China has taken steps to restrict outflows of foreign direct investment (FDI) in order to align these flows with its strategic plan. Adding to these factors is the expansion of digital technologies whose international expansion requires smaller investments in tangible assets. Firms in these areas are heavily concentrated in the United States and China which reduces the need for cross-border mergers and acquisitions.
Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2017
This publication sets out and analyses the main foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. The 2017 edition shows that the region is at a difficult juncture. FDI inflows declined by 7.9% in 2016 to US$ 167.043 billion representing a cumulative fall of 17.0% since the peak in 2011. The fall in commodity prices continues to affect investments in natural resources sluggish economic growth in several countries has slowed the flow of market-seeking capital and the global backdrop of technological sophistication and expansion of the digital economy has concentrated transnational investments in developed economies.
Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2016
Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2015
Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2013
In addition to analyzing the global evolution of foreign direct investment flows the 2013 edition of The Foreign and Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean details the amounts received by Latin American and Caribbean countries in 2013 and presents a regional forecast for 2014. It includes an analysis of the patterns in the origin and destination of these investments. The sixteenth edition of this report also looks in depth at the effects of foreign direct investment on employment in Latin America and the Caribbean and at the situation of Latin American transnational companies known as translatinas.
Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2012
Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2011
Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2010
In 2010 the Latin American and Caribbean region showed great resilience to the international financial crisis and became the world region with the fastest-growing flows of both inward and outward foreign direct investment (FDI). The upswing in FDI in the region has occurred in a context in which developing countries in general have taken on a greater share in both inward and outward FDI flows. This briefing paper is divided into five sections. The first offers a regional overview of FDI in 2010. The second examines FDI trends in Central America Panama and the Dominican Republic. The third describes the presence China is beginning to build up as an investor in the region. Lastly the fourth and fifth sections analyze the main foreign investments and business strategies in the telecommunications and software sectors respectively.
Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2009
Due to the global crisis in 2009 FDI flows to the region shrunk by 42% with regard to the historical record of in 2008. This decrease is explained by a combination of factors: a fall in world production prevailing uncertainty and the deceleration of growth in several countries of the region which discouraged FDI in search of local markets. In addition falling commodity prices in late 2008 warded off investment in the exploitation of these resources while the recession in North America restrained investment in export platforms. The report notes that most announced FDI in manufacturing is concentrated in low and medium-low technology intensive activities while FDI in high-tech sectors and research and development projects is still scarce. This reveals that the region still has difficulties attracting high-technology investment. The report suggests policies for productive development focused on innovation and strengthening local capabilities.
Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2008
In 2008 inward foreign direct investment (FDI) in Latin America and the Caribbean rose to a new record high despite slowing with respect to the previous year and the region's outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) reached its second highest level ever. Considering the economic and financial turmoil of the times these results are surprisingly positive but caution needs to be exercised in their interpretation. Many of the investments carried out in 2008 reflected the inertia effects of pre-crisis market trends and capital flows in 2009 are in fact expected to fall. Focusing on the impact of the global economic and financial crisis on FDI flows is unavoidable in the present circumstances but the analysis of the short-term situation should not relegate the issue of long-term development. This report provides a complete analysis of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the region.
Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2007
This publication sets out and analyses the main foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean in 2007.
Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2006
This publication sets out and analyses the main foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2006 foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding the main financial centres) continued their upward trend reaching over US$ 72 billion for an increase of 1.5% over 2005. At the same however the region's share of global FDI inflows declined as flows increased more rapidly in other parts of the world.
Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2005
This publication sets out and analyses the main foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. Abstract In 2005 amounted to over US$ 68 billion almost 11% more than in 2004. These inflows greatly exceed the figures recorded between 2001 and 2003 but they still fall short of the volumes observed during the FDI boom of the late 1990s. The region also continues to see its share in world flows decline which suggests that it has yet to realize its true potential for attracting such investment.
Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2004
This publication sets out and analyses the main foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean in 2004. For the first time since 1999 foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Latin America and the Caribbean grew in 2004. These inflows topped US$ 54 billion far exceeding the US$ 37 billion registered in 2003 and representing a 46% increase. This is welcome news for the region as it may portend the beginning of a new and sustained investment boom.
Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2003
This publication sets out and analyses the main foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2003 flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) to Latin America and the Caribbean continued to shrink for the fourth year running. With this latest decline Latin America and the Caribbean turned in the worst performance of any world region. This situation was exacerbated by the steady increase in profit remittances and in outflows of other FDI-related resources which has diminished its impact on the balance of payments.