Data & Research Resources
FDIstats maintains databases and research resources on investment promotion policy and practice.
Phase 1: Data Collection
Currently developing systematic databases on investment promotion policy and practice. Data collection draws on official sources, policy documents, and structured research protocols.
Investment Policy Frameworks
Systematic documentation of investment policy frameworks by country, including regulatory structures and policy instruments.
Investment Promotion Agency Characteristics
Institutional characteristics, organisational models, and governance arrangements of national and subnational IPAs.
Investment Incentive Programs
Database of investment incentive programs and structures across jurisdictions, including targeting and eligibility criteria.
FDI Screening Mechanisms
Documentation of foreign investment screening and review mechanisms, including sectoral coverage and approval processes.
Investment Facilitation Measures
Compilation of investment facilitation measures, institutional arrangements, and procedural frameworks.
Research Methodology Note
Data collection follows systematic protocols to ensure consistency, accuracy, and comparability across jurisdictions. Sources include official government documents, policy statements, institutional reports, and international organisation databases.
Phase 2: Data Portal
We are developing an interactive data portal to provide researchers, policymakers, and practitioners with access to comparative investment policy and promotion data.
Planned Features
Searchable Database of Investment Policies
Query investment policies by country, region, sector, or policy instrument type.
Comparative Policy Tables and Matrices
Side-by-side comparison of policy frameworks, incentive structures, and regulatory approaches.
IPA Institutional Characteristics Database
Comprehensive data on investment promotion agency structures, mandates, and operational models.
Research Dataset Documentation and Access
Documentation of research datasets, methodologies, and procedures for data access requests.
Benchmarking Research
FDIstats conducts comparative research on investment promotion agencies and policy frameworks using systematic data collection and statistical analysis.
Research Approach
Systematic data collection across jurisdictions
Structured protocols for gathering comparable data on investment policies, institutional arrangements, and program characteristics.
Standardised metrics and indicators
Development and application of consistent measurement frameworks for cross-country comparison.
Statistical analysis of institutional characteristics
Quantitative analysis identifying patterns, relationships, and variation in institutional design and policy approaches.
Documentation of policy approaches and practices
Comprehensive documentation of investment policy instruments, implementation approaches, and institutional practices.
Applications
International Comparative Studies
Cross-country analysis of investment policy effectiveness and institutional arrangements.
Best Practice Identification
Evidence-based identification of effective approaches based on comparative analysis.
Policy Analysis and Research
Research support for policy development and evaluation using comparative data.
Custom Benchmarking Studies
Tailored benchmarking analysis for specific agency or policy questions.
Data for Research
Research collaborators and academic institutions may inquire about data access for research purposes. Data sharing follows appropriate protocols for research ethics, confidentiality, and attribution.
Inquiries regarding data access should include information about the research project, intended use of the data, institutional affiliation, and relevant ethical approvals.