Investment Policy Monitor
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UNCTAD has been collecting information on changes in national foreign direct investment (FDI) policies on an annual basis since 1992. This collection has provided input to the analysis of global and regional investment policy trends in the World Investment Report, the Investment Policy Monitors and the UNCTAD-OECD Reports on G20 Measures.
In 2024, to further strengthen the quality of reporting, UNCTAD revised the methodology of monitoring investment policy measures. and revised the measures going back to 2012 accordingly.
The Investment Policy Monitor provides the international investment community with country-specific, up-to-date information about the latest developments in foreign investment policies.
Through its monitoring of investment policy changes, UNCTAD offers cutting-edge and innovative contributions to investment policy discourse, and contributes to preparing the ground for future policymaking in the interest of making foreign investment work for sustainable development.
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The UNCTAD's Investment Policy Monitor database include official measures affecting FDI adopted by United Nations Member States. These encompass measures explicitly targeting FDI (FDI-specific), as well as general investment measures with a clear impact on foreign investment (FDI-related). The measures are either reported directly to UNCTAD by Member States through annual surveys or identified by UNCTAD researchers through publicly accessible sources (such as government websites and specialized policy databases). The classification of measures as more or less favourable is based solely on their potential impact on investors.
Note: Measures are verified, to the fullest extent possible, by referencing government sources. The compilation of measures is not exhaustive.
Disclaimer: the boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.
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Colombia
12 Sep 2024Seeks investors in offshore wind energy projects
On 12 September 2024, the Government of Colombia adopted Addendum No. 3 to the tender documents for the competitive process related to the first round of offshore wind energy in Colombia, initiated on 4 December 2023. The competitive [...]
Ethiopia
29 Jul 2024Issued Directive to liberalize its foreign exchange policy
On 29 July 2024, the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) issued a new Foreign Exchange Directive No. FXD/01/2024. The Directive permits foreign exchange to be retained by exporters and commercial banks to substantially increase the supply [...]
Romania
17 Jul 2024Extends the sanctions regime under its FDI screening regime to investors from the European Union
On 17 July 2024, Romania enacted Law No. 231/2024, which further amends its foreign direct investment (FDI) screening regime. This law extends the sanctions regime to include investors from the European Union, aligning their treatment [...]
Ethiopia
16 Jul 2024Issued Directive to License Securities Exchange in Ethiopia
On 16 July 2024, the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority issued the “Directive on Licensing, Operation, and Supervision of Securities Exchanges, Derivatives Exchanges, and the Over-The-Counter Market No. 1009/2024”. The Directive aims [...]
Canada
04 Jul 2024Tightens scrutiny on critical minerals investments
On 4 July 2024, the Government of Canada published a Ministerial Statement on Net Benefit Reviews of Canadian Critical Minerals Companies. The Statement clarifies that, under the Net Benefit Review regime of the Investment Canada [...]
Uganda
04 Jul 2024Introduces tax reforms to encourage investment
On 13 June 2024, the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development of Uganda presented the National Budget for the 2024/25 financial year. The Budget includes, inter alia, provisions for the Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2024. [...]
European Union
29 Jun 2024Amends its sanction package against Belarus
On 29 June 2024, the European Union amended its sanctions package against Belarus, revising the provisions of Council Regulation (EU) No. 765/2006. The new package prohibits any new investments, financing, joint ventures, or investment [...]
Argentina
27 Jun 2024Allows the privatization of 8 public enterprises
On 27 June 2024, the Congress of Argentina passed Law No. 27,742, known as the “Ley Bases” or “Bases and Starting Points for the Liberty of the Argentine People” in English. Among other, the Ley Bases authorizes the executive branch [...]
Argentina
27 Jun 2024Adopts new incentive regime for large investments
On 27 June 2024, the Congress of Argentina passed Law No. 27,742, known as the “Ley Bases” (Bases and Starting Points for the Liberty of the Argentine People). Among other provisions, the Ley Bases establishes the incentive regime [...]
European Union
24 Jun 2024Adopts the fourteenth sanctions package against the Russian Federation
On 24 June 2024, the European Union adopted its fourteenth sanctions package against the Russian Federation. This package introduces measures targeting the Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector, strengthens anti-circumvention [...]
Romania
21 Jun 2024Encourages investments in the manufacturing industry
On 21 June 2024, the Government of Romania launched a € 450 million scheme to encourage investments in the manufacturing industry. The scheme prioritizes investments in critical sectors for economic diversification and resilience, [...]
Portugal
08 Jun 2024Incentivizes investments in renewable energy technologies, energy source diversification and decarbonization
On 7 June 2024, the Government of Portugal published Ministerial Order No. 160/2024/1, which establishes an incentive programme to support the development of an ecological industry. The programme aims to foster industrial investments [...]
United Arab Emirates
06 Jun 2024Abu Dhabi Launches a unified economic licence to enhance ease of doing business
On 6 June 2024, the Department of Economic Development of Abu Dhabi launched the Unified Economic Licence to enhance ease of doing business for investors and entrepreneurs, which unifies procedures for registering economic licences [...]
Japan
04 Jun 2024Designated four 'special zones' to create international financial centers
On 4 June 2024, the Government of Japan designated four areas as special zones to promote new entry and expansion of domestic and foreign financial and asset management businesses and attract foreign investment. The government aims [...]
Mauritius
03 Jun 2024Adopted Budget 2024-2025 with implications for investment
On 7 June 2024, Mauritius released its Budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025, outlining a series of strategic initiatives aimed at inter alia encouraging investment and improving the ease of doing business. These include, among others: [...]
United Kingdom
24 May 2024Prohibits foreign state control over newspaper enterprises
On 24 May 2024, the United Kingdom adopted the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024. This Act amends the Enterprise Act 2002 to prevent foreign state control over United Kingdom newspaper enterprises. Specifically, it [...]
Russian Federation
23 May 2024Establishes a procedure to seize United States' assets
On 23 May 2024, the President of the Russian Federation issued Decree No. 422, establishing a procedure to seize the assets of United States or United States legal persons and individuals as compensation for damages caused by the United [...]
United Kingdom
21 May 2024Updates guidance on the investment screening regime and clarifies its application to outward FDI
On 21 May 2024, the Government of the United Kingdom published updated guidance on the investment screening procedure under the National Security and Investment Act (NSIA) to clarify its approach and reduce uncertainty for businesses [...]
Belgium
12 May 2024Modernizes its investment deduction regime to support innovation and sustainable investments
On 12 May 2024, the Parliament of Belgium adopted the Miscellaneous Taxation Act to modernize the investment deduction regime, which allows companies and self-employed individuals to reduce their taxable income by a specific percentage [...]
Poland
09 May 2024Issues updated guidelines on the FDI screening regime
On 9 May 2024, the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection of Poland (UOKiK) released updated guidelines on the FDI screening regime to improve its clarity and address procedural and practical concerns raised by businesses. These [...]
China
09 May 2024Introduces subsidies for foreign investment in manufacturing and services in selected regions
On 9 May 2024, the provincial Government of Guangdong announced a new policy to attract FDI, offering rewards of up to approximately $21 million to eligible foreign investment enterprises. Under the policy, which is due to last until [...]
Ukraine
04 May 2024Eases foreign exchange restrictions to promote inward and outward investment
On 4 May 2024, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) eased foreign exchange restrictions to improve business conditions, promote outward investment abroad, and support economic recovery and investment inflows. Key changes include allowing [...]
Australia
01 May 2024Updates its Foreign Investment Policy
On 1 May 2024, recognizing that national security threats are increasing due to intensifying geopolitical competition, the Treasury announced reforms to streamline and strengthen Australia’s foreign investment framework, in order to [...]
United States of America
30 Apr 2024New National Security Memorandum on Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience
On 30 April 2024, the President of the United States signed a National Security Memorandum to secure and enhance the resilience of critical infrastructure and to replace a decade-old document from 2013. Although the memorandum is an [...]
Chile
25 Apr 2024Publishes Green Hydrogen Action Plan
On 25 April 2024, the Ministry of Energy of Chile published its Green Hydrogen Action Plan 2023-2030. The Plan aims to attract foreign investment and position the country as a leading producer and exporter of green hydrogen and its [...]
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UNCTAD has been collecting information on changes in national foreign direct investment (FDI) policies on an annual basis since 1992. This collection has provided input to the analysis of global and regional investment policy trends in the World Investment Report, the Investment Policy Monitors and the UNCTAD-OECD Reports on G20 Measures.
In 2024, to further strengthen the quality of reporting, UNCTAD revised the methodology of monitoring investment policy measures. and revised the measures going back to 2012 accordingly.
The Investment Policy Monitor provides the international investment community with country-specific, up-to-date information about the latest developments in foreign investment policies.
Through its monitoring of investment policy changes, UNCTAD offers cutting-edge and innovative contributions to investment policy discourse, and contributes to preparing the ground for future policymaking in the interest of making foreign investment work for sustainable development.
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The UNCTAD's Investment Policy Monitor database include official measures affecting FDI adopted by United Nations Member States. These encompass measures explicitly targeting FDI (FDI-specific), as well as general investment measures with a clear impact on foreign investment (FDI-related). The measures are either reported directly to UNCTAD by Member States through annual surveys or identified by UNCTAD researchers through publicly accessible sources (such as government websites and specialized policy databases). The classification of measures as more or less favourable is based solely on their potential impact on investors.
Note: Measures are verified, to the fullest extent possible, by referencing government sources. The compilation of measures is not exhaustive.
Disclaimer: the boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.
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