There is growing support behind an international framework to facilitate investment for sustainable development. This policy brief suggests that the G20 consider adopting guiding principles on investment facilitation for sustainable development, to help ensure that these efforts result in an...

This Policy Brief argues that investment policies should be a core item on the agenda of the G20 and its Trade and Investment Working Group in particular. Specifically: The G20 should continue its important work on international investment policy reform and initiate steps to operationalize the...

The world needs more "Green FDI" that contributes to environmental objectives, including the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Goals have been set by countries and MNEs to reduce emissions. To support meeting these commitments–and encourage additional MNEs to reduce emissions–this...

Based on a number of background papers and discussions durning an Expert Workshop, this report identifies 12 concrete measures that could be included in the Framework on Investment Facilitation for Development being negotiated in the WTO

The Inventory was prepared in the framework of the investment facilitation for development project undertaken by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the German Development Institute (DIE). It is an informal and unofficial compilation of investment facilitation measures, their rationale and...

The world needs more 'Green FDI', FDI that contributes to environmental objectives, including especially to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Goals have been set by countries and MNEs to reduce emissions. To support meeting these commitments—and encourage additional MNEs to reduce...

The global community can address the collapse of investment following COVID-19, drive digital transformation, and help achieve the SDGs through five actions: (1) establish a Facility and Fund to provide resources for technical assistance and facilitate private-public collaboration, including...