International production and governance

The analysis in the present report documents the rising importance of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the world economy. Investment flows have grown considerably in both absolute terms and relative to a number of key economic indicators, with, for instance, sales of foreign affiliates being larger than world exports (Part One). Foreign direct investment, and the flows of capital, technology, training and trade that are part of it, has become the primary means by which a growing number of countries are integrated in the international economy. As a result, transnational corporations (TNCs) have become the principal private actors in the world economy.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Decent Work and Economic Growth