Thematic Sessions 2

The development impact of FDI depends on whether technologies transfer to local firms, institutions, and workers, not just whether they [...]

Healthcare, biotech, and health infrastructure are emerging as strategic investment opportunities.Where is demand strongest?What makes projects credible?

Film, gaming, design, music, and digital content industries are attracting growing FDI through production incentives, IP frameworks, and creative zones.What [...]

Ageing populations in dozens of countries are creating investment opportunities in eldercare, health tech, assisted living, and pension-linked services.Which markets [...]

Diaspora populations represent an underexploited source of investment and knowledge transfer for home economies.What structures mobilise diaspora capital?How are networks [...]

Regional integration is changing how countries position themselves in production networks.What roles are most viable?How can neighbours collaborate?

AI regulatory frameworks, safety standards, and liability rules are becoming a new layer of investment location competition.Which governance models attract [...]

Licensing, franchising, and contract manufacturing can open new pathways into global production systems.What value can countries capture?How do firms upgrade?

Fragile and post-conflict markets need credible sequencing, safeguards, and early wins.What builds first-mover trust?Which sectors lead recovery?

Producer services such as logistics, ICT, and finance are essential for productive investment.Which services unlock growth?Where are the biggest gaps?

The real development payoff comes when foreign investors connect with domestic firms.What are the practical tools?How are linkages built?

Health systems are emerging as a serious investment frontier in service delivery and infrastructure.What opportunities are investable?What policy support is [...]

Resource-rich economies seek more value through processing, refining, and downstream industry.How can IPAs promote value-added FDI?What partnerships work best?

This session focuses on how countries can turn investment into stronger industrial ecosystems.What capabilities matter most?What gaps must close first?

Countries are reassessing tax and non-tax incentives as fiscal pressures and international tax reform reshape investment value propositions.What should be [...]