Impact of COVID -19 pandemic on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

Abstract

The coronavirus pandemic has put on hold many of the business activities around the world. In this scenario, FDI will play a crucial role in the recovery stage of the global economy. This paper will discuss the forecast and way forward for global FDI. The study uses input from various published global reports. The analysis of the various scenarios of FDI shows that, although the outlook on the global FDI seems grim, it is for the business and world leaders to formulate strategies to encourage international trade and improve investors’ confidence.