REGIONAL VARIATIONS IN FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT FLOWS TO DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: A TRI-CONTINENTAL COMPARATIVE STUDY
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Foreign Direct Investment, Developing Countries, Regional Analysis, Investment Flows, Comparative Study, Economic Development, Asia, Africa, Latin AmericaAbstract
This study analyzes Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows to developing countries across Asia, Africa, and Latin America from 2010 to 2024. Using data from UNCTAD, World Bank, and regional development banks, we examine twelve representative countries from each region. Results show Asian developing countries received the highest FDI inflows (averaging $650 billion annually), followed by Latin America ($185 billion) and Africa ($85 billion). Key determinants vary by region: market size and manufacturing capacity drive Asian FDI, natural resources and regional integration influence Latin American flows, while resource extraction and infrastructure needs dominate African patterns. The findings provide insights for policymakers seeking to enhance investment attraction strategies.
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