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Investment Statistics and Analysis

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The OECD gathers detailed statistics on international direct investment to and from the OECD and publishes regular reports on trends and recent developments. The Benchmark Definition of Foreign Direct Investment sets the world standard for operational guidelines on how foreign direct investment activity should be measured.

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OECD publishes investment policy review of Peru

21-Nov-2008

This Review, undertaken as a part of Peru's adherence process and in co-operation with Peruvian authorities, shows the country's achievements in establishing an open and transparent investment regime with a limited number of restrictions, enabling Peru to rank among the most open economies.

FDI from OECD countries jumps 50% in 2007 but set to fall in 2008

25-Jun-2008

Foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows from OECD countries in 2007 leapt to a record USD 1.82 trillion from USD 1.2 trillion in 2006 but are projected to fall sharply in 2008, according to estimates from the OECD.

OECD Benchmark Definition of Foreign Direct Investment

30-May-2008

A fourth edition of the OECD Benchmark Definition of Foreign Direct Investment has just been completed. This manual provides operational guidelines on how foreign direct investment (FDI) activity should be measured and sets the world standard for direct investment statistics.

OECD work on preventing investment protectionism

27-May-2008

In recent years a growing number of countries have reassessed their international investment policies in response to national security concerns and the emergence of new categories of foreign investors, including Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs). OECD countries and non-OECD partners are working together to reconcile these concerns with the goal of preserving and extending the open international investment system.

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About Statistics Publications & Documents Information by Country

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OECD publishes investment policy review of Peru

FDI from OECD countries jumps 50% in 2007 but set to fall in 2008

OECD Benchmark Definition of Foreign Direct Investment

OECD work on preventing investment protectionism

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