Italy’s position in the global context of foreign investment
When it comes to foreign investment, Italy is not always the first country that comes to mind to investors. According to the Aibe 2024 Super-Index, Italy is in ninth place among the G20 countries, with a score of 63.9 out of 100. This score, although an improvement compared to the past, highlights that there are still many challenges to be faced.
Germany, Canada and South Korea occupy the first three places, demonstrating a greater capacity to attract foreign capital
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The economic challenges and opportunities for 2024
The report highlights that, although Italy recorded a capital inflow of 38.9 billion euros in 2023, in the first half of 2024, there was a drastic drop of 61.6% in incoming foreign investment. This decline, which brought investments to only 8 billion euros, is a wake-up call for the Italian economy. Persistent critical issues in key sectors such as digitalization and innovation are determining factors that negatively influence investor perception
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The future of foreign investment in Italy
The forecasts for 2024 are not encouraging. With a public debt of 2,868 billion euros and a net debt estimated at 3.8% of GDP, Italy faces significant challenges. However, there are signs of hope. Recent analyses by the International Monetary Fund predict a global GDP growth of 3.2% for 2024, and if Italy were able to improve its position in terms of innovation and digitalization, it could attract foreign investment again. It is essential that the Italian government adopts effective policies to improve the business environment and reduce the perception of corruption, key elements for attracting future investments
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