The global volume of foreign direct investment decreased by 49% in the first half of 2020, compared to 2019, due to the economic turmoil generated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The largest decreases were in developed countries, affecting all major forms of foreign direct investment. The outlook for the full year remains negative, in line with UNCTAD projections, which reported a 30% to 40% decline in foreign direct investment flows.
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