Trends and recent developments in foreign direct investment

English |  View long abstract

24-Jun-2009

Each year, OECD publishes a report highlighting key developments and trends in the most recent annual FDI statistics released by OECD countries, as well as a forecast for the forthcoming year.

Survey of Implementation of Methodological Standards for Direct Investment (SIMSDI) - 2008 Update

pdf,993Kb,English |  View long abstract

23-Jul-2008

First launched in May 1997 and most-recently updated in 2008, this survey is a comprehensive study on the metadata for foreign direct investment (FDI) statistics. It provides information on methodological ...

OECD Benchmark Definition of Foreign Direct Investment

English |  View long abstract

18-Apr-2008

The OECD Benchmark Definition of Foreign Direct Investment provides operational guidelines on how foreign direct investment (FDI) activity should be measured and sets the world standard for direct investment ...

OECD International Direct Investment Statistics on CD-ROM: 1981-2006, 2007 Edition

English |  View long abstract

13-Sep-2007

This database gives access to a comprehensive set of statistics on foreign direct investment (FDI) into and out of OECD countries. The data are presented in a standardised format combining sectoral and ...

Measuring Globalisation: OECD Economic Globalisation Indicators

English |  View long abstract

30-Nov-2005

OECD economic globalisation indicators help identify the economic activities of member countries under foreign control, and more particularly the contribution of multinational enterprises to growth, employment, productivity, labour compensation, R&D, technology diffusion and int trade.

OECD in Figures 2005 - Direct investment

English |  View long abstract

17-Nov-2005

Click here to get a table on this issue from the OECD in Figures 2005. OECD in Figures is an original, simple to use, pocket data book, compiled and checked by our experts, so that decision-makers in government, research and business know they can rely on it.

Foreign Direct Investment Statistics: How Countries Measure FDI

English |  View long abstract

29-Oct-2003

This joint IMF/OECD report highlights the progress made since the 1997 SIMSDI survey and identifies areas where more than 75 percent of countries surveyed now implement the recommended methodology for ...

Survey of Implementation of Methodological Standards for Direct Investment (SIMSDI)

English |  View long abstract

31-Mar-2003

Launched in May 1997 and most recently updated in 2003, this survey is a comprehensive study on the metadata for foreign direct investment (FDI) statistics. It provides information on methodological practices ...

OECD/IMF Report on the Survey of Implementation of Methodological Standards

pdf,673Kb,English |  View long abstract

07-Jun-1999

This report examines the statistical measurement of foreign direct investment (FDI) in OECD and IMF Member countries. It provides an essential tool for FDI analysts and policy makers while preparing the ...

OECD Benchmark Definition of Foreign Direct Investment

pdf,132Kb,English |  View long abstract

06-Nov-1996

Recording comprehensive, comparable and up-to-date statistics on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a prerequisite for economic analysis and policy making. The objective of the Benchmark Definition of ...

Global Forum on International Investment VIII

Focusing on international investment for a stronger, cleaner, fairer global economy

Paris, 7-8 December 2009

Recent statistics, policy analysis and tools promoting investment

Investment Newsletter

Practical guidance for implementing the Policy Framework for Investment

Investment policy toolkit

2007 Edition

Detailed statistics on FDI to and from the OECD area

International Direct Investment Statistics