UNCTADinvestment

The Investment Division is UNCTAD's centre of excellence on issues related to investment for sustainable development.

[UN Trade and Development @UNCTAD]

Annual renewable energy investment needs are set to exceed $1 trillion by 2030.

Besides funding, countries also need technology, know-how and skills to enable the energy transition.

@UNCTAD explores how better-designed investment treaties can help: https://t.co/E2g5I8ftoU

[UN Trade and Development @UNCTAD]

As AI investment surges, global gaps risk growing – an expert meeting in Geneva warns.

@UNCTAD is helping countries respond through policy frameworks, entrepreneurship support and the 9th World Investment Forum, set for 25–27 October 2026 in Doha, Qatar. https://t.co/AENfD0qPuw

[UNCTADinvestment @unctadwif]

The State of Qatar and UNCTAD reaffirm their steadfast commitment to hosting the World Investment Forum (WIF) in Doha from 25 to 27 October, under the overarching theme “Investing in the Future.”
https://t.co/MdFwD6Cctf

[U.S.-Bangladesh Business Council @USBanglaTrade]

Policy review by @UNDP_BD @UNCTAD and @BangladeshBida regarding investment policy and long-term trajectory of investments across sectors, noting progress and ambitious reforms to strengthen institutions https://t.co/SEK4rCd2WG

[UN Trade and Development @UNCTAD]

How are leading investment promotion agencies deploying artificial intelligence, and what drives success?

@UNCTAD’s new report explores realistic pathways for adoption across different stages of digital maturity.

https://t.co/dgts0iredN

[UN Trade and Development @UNCTAD]

Peru: A new resolution adopts international sustainability reporting standards, citing @UNCTAD recommendations.

The move promotes reporting credibility & comparability – part of broader efforts to align investment with sustainable development.

Explore: https://t.co/mVP2c2PgGa

[UN Trade and Development @UNCTAD]

Dhaka: @UNCTAD & partners launch a report on Bangladesh’s Investment Policy Review implementation.

Progress is clear, but longer-term structural reforms are needed as the country prepares for a smooth transition from the #LDC category.

Full analysis: https://t.co/FjwyUihtTL

[UNCTADinvestment @unctadwif]

Financing challenges are holding back the #GlobalGoals, from rising trade barriers to growing global fragmentation.

The Sevilla Commitment provides a roadmap to close financing gaps and restore the path to sustainable development.

🔗 https://t.co/uvOtMmcld9

#FinancingOurFuture

[UN Trade and Development @UNCTAD]

70 young entrepreneurs in Uganda and South Africa are turning logistics challenges into smart solutions.

Supported by @UNCTAD’s Empretec LogiHub training, they tackle real problems, pitch ideas & develop viable business models.

Learn more: https://t.co/BsybyZYMx7

[UN Trade and Development @UNCTAD]

From curiosity to action: Entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia are leveraging artificial intelligence to tackle business challenges, powered by hands-on courses from Empretec – @UNCTAD’s flagship entrepreneurship programme.

Read more: https://t.co/FpD1YQDcqq

[UNCTADinvestment @unctadwif]

📣 🇺🇳 @ UNCTAD and @ AIB_World invite submissions of original papers on international investment and development.

Submit by 25 February 2026 for recognition, research collaboration, and a publication opportunity.

Full details ▶️ https://t.co/4xXFMcbxGv

[UN Trade and Development @UNCTAD]

Data centres are reshaping the global investment landscape.

@UNCTAD report shows they captured over 1/5 of global greenfield investment in 2025.

But investment remains concentrated in a few countries, led by France, the US and the Republic of Korea.

▶️ https://t.co/ooJeV7RVx1

[UN Trade and Development @UNCTAD]

World Investment Forum 2026 to be held in Doha

Themed “Investing in the Future”, the forum will examine how investment and finance systems must evolve in response to geopolitical fragmentation, climate urgency and rapid technological change.

▶️ https://t.co/PETsjydtCP

[UNCTADinvestment @unctadwif]

World Investment Forum 2026 to be held in Doha

▶️ Learn more: https://t.co/GL2Oe3w3ZL

[UN Trade and Development @UNCTAD]

Global foreign direct investment increased by 14% in 2025 to an estimated $1.6 trillion, according to @UNCTAD’s Global Investment Trends Monitor.

More than $140 billion of the increase came from higher flows through global financial centres.

▶️ More: https://t.co/cpXWK7z4Wl

[UN Trade and Development @UNCTAD]

The digital economy is driving global growth – but most cross-border digital investment goes to a few countries, widening the digital divide.

A new @UNCTAD toolkit shows how well-designed policies can turn digital investment into shared progress.

▶️ https://t.co/EcPu4c9ZdM

[UN Trade and Development @UNCTAD]

How can private capital help close the massive gaps in sustainable infrastructure investment?

The most vulnerable nations face a $4.3T yearly shortfall, with clean energy needs at $2.2T.

We need smarter, long-term public-private partnerships.

Report ▶️ https://t.co/yaJAXcTarv

[UNCTADinvestment @unctadwif]

The digital economy is driving global growth – but investment remains uneven.

A new UNCTAD toolkit shows how well-designed policies can turn digital investment into shared progress.

▶️ https://t.co/wGKpWU5Q6d

[UNCTAD IPRs @UNCTADIPR]

🔊 @UNCTAD just published the Investment Policy Review of CEMAC conducted at the request of the CEMAC Commission.

It suggests targeted investment framework recommendations and options to reform the CEMAC Investment Charter.

Download it (in French)👉https://t.co/HnRYCsTIgT

[UN Trade and Development @UNCTAD]

#YearInReview

Global foreign investment falls 3% in first half of 2025, hitting industry & infrastructure.

Trade tensions, geopolitical risks, regional conflicts and supply-chain de-risking will continue to weigh on global investment flows in 2025.

▶️ https://t.co/vqa9rof3Nx