Importance of FDI

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is seen to have a number of benefits including increased investment in an economy, the introduction of new innovations and technology to a country, FDI employers tend to pay higher salaries and provide positive spill over effects in relation to the entire supply chain.

FDI contributes to international trade integration and exporting leads to revenue gains and increased innovation as companies become exposed to new markets.

Beyond the economic benefits it is believed that FDI can help improve environmental and social conditions in the host country as modern and high technology practices are introduced.

Two of Invest in Nottingham’s objectives are to increase FDI and increase International Trade.