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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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Malaysia
22 Apr 2024Unveiled a Golden Pass scheme to attract unicorns and venture capitalists
On 22 April 2024, the Government of Malaysia launched the 'Golden Pass' scheme to attract unicorn start-ups and venture capitalists (VCs), positioning the country as a premier business hub in Southeast Asia. This initiative is designed [...]
Cabo Verde
18 Apr 2024Adopts law on special economic zones in São Vicente
On 18 April 2024, Cabo Verde adopted Decree-Law No. 17/2024, establishing rules for the installation, operation, and registration of entities in Industrial Areas, Special Tourist Zones, and Integrated Free Trade Zones, managed by the [...]
Ethiopia
18 Apr 2024Adopts Special Economic Zone Law
On 18 April 2024, the Parliament of Ethiopia approved Proclamation No. 1322/2024 to regulate Special Economic Zones (SEZs). This law supports SEZs through policies that foster investment, trade facilitation, and infrastructure development. [...]
Mexico
18 Apr 2024Expropriates the hydrogen production plant U-3400
On 18 April 2024, the Ministry of Energy issued a decree expropriating the hydrogen plant from French company, Air Liquide. The plant, known as U-3400, is located inside the Tula oil refinery owned by the Mexican State oil company [...]
Ethiopia
18 Apr 2024Opens up commericial sector to foreign investors
On 18 April 2024, the Ethiopian Investment Board (EIB) introduced Directive No. 1001/2024 to regulate foreign participation in export, import, wholesale, and retail trade, areas previously restricted to domestic investors. The Directive [...]
China
08 Apr 2024Allows 100 per cent foreign ownership in certain value-added telecommunication services
On 8 April 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued a Circular on Launching the Pilot Program for Expanding the Opening-up of Value-Added Telecommunications Services (VATS). Previously, foreign investment [...]
New Zealand
04 Apr 2024Reduces barriers on foreign investment for build-to-rent housing developments
On 4 April 2024, New Zealand issued a new Ministerial Directive Letter to the Overseas Investment Office (OIO), outlining immediate and interim updates to the approach for assessing investment applications for build-to-rent developments [...]
Belgium
04 Apr 2024Publishes new guidance on the application of its FDI screening regime
On 4 April 2024, the Interfederal Screening Commission of Belgium published guidelines providing clarification of the screening process of foreign direct investments in Belgium. These guidelines identify situations requiring prior [...]
Kazakhstan
01 Apr 2024Launches a National Digital Investment Platform
In 2024, the Government of Kazakhstan launched the National Digital Investment Platform, aiming to streamline investment establishment procedures and reduce barriers for investors. This initiative resulted from the Memorandum of Cooperation [...]
Singapore
28 Mar 2024Introduced a screening regime for national security
On 9 January 2024, the Parliament of Singapore enacted the Significant Investments Review Act. This legislation introduces a new investment management regime to regulate entities critical to Singapore’s national security interests. [...]
Thailand
24 Mar 2024Expanded PCB manufacturing incentives to cover the entire supply chain
On 24 March 2024, the Board of Investment (BOI) of Thailand approved a revision of the types of businesses qualified to receive incentives granted to manufacturers of printed circuit boards (PCB) to cover the entire supply chain. [...]
Peru
24 Mar 2024Adopted law to promote green hydrogen
On 24 March 2024, Peru adopted the Green Hydrogen Promotion Act (Law No. 31992) which designates activities related to green hydrogen—from research and production to export and use—as national interests. The Ministry of Energy and [...]
Canada
22 Mar 2024Significant changes to the FDI screening regime
On 22 March 2024, the Investment Canada Act was amended, following royal assent. This amendment ushers in a modernization package aimed at enhancing the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) screening mechanism. Key modifications introduced [...]
Costa Rica
21 Mar 2024Launched a semiconductor roadmap to attract FDI
On 21 March 2024, Costa Rica launched a strategic plan to establish the country as a hub in the regional semiconductor industry: "A roadmap for strengthening the semiconductor ecosystem in Costa Rica". The plan includes four pillars [...]
India
15 Mar 2024Introduces incentives for Electronic Vehicles (EV) infrastructure development to boost FDI
On 15 March 2024, the Government of India approved the Scheme for Manufacturing of Electric Cars (SMEC), which offers concessional import duties to automakers that establish new greenfield electric vehicle manufacturing facilities. [...]
United Arab Emirates
12 Mar 2024Imposed 20 per cent annual tax on foreign banks
On 7 March 2024, the Government of the United Arab Emirates enacted Law No. 1 of 2024, which imposes a 20 per cent annual tax on foreign banks operating in the Emirate of Dubai. Exceptions are made for banks licensed within the Dubai [...]
Bulgaria
12 Mar 2024Establishes a mechanism for screening FDI related to national security and public order
On 22 February 2024, the National Assembly amended the Investment Promotion Act to screen foreign direct investments (FDI) for national security or public order concerns, aligning with EU Regulation 2019/452. The amendment mandates [...]
Mozambique
07 Mar 2024Issued new Regulations for its Private Investment Law 2023
On 7 March 2024, Mozambique issued a new Regulations for the Private Investment Law 2023. These Regulations outline the procedures for approving and carrying out private investments in Mozambique and providing tax and non-tax guarantees [...]
Bangladesh
05 Mar 2024Allowed foreign entities to open offshore bank accounts to boost FDI
On 5 March 2024, the Parliament of Bangladesh passed the Offshore Banking Act 2024 to attract foreign investment. Under this legislation, non-resident individuals or foreign entities can now open offshore bank accounts upon obtaining [...]
Korea, Republic of
05 Mar 2024Allocated $151 million for cash support to attract FDI
On 5 March 2024, the Government of the Republic of Korea allocated a budget of approximately $151 million for cash support to expand the attraction of investments in key companies within advanced industries. This amount is four times [...]
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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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