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Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chains: The Strategic Role of FDI in the Asia-Pacific

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This paper investigates the role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in strengthening supply chain resilience and sustainability in the Asia-Pacific. Using UNCTAD and ESCAP datasets (2020–2025), econometric analysis demonstrates how FDI inflows correlate with diversification, digital transformation, and sustainability outcomes. Case studies from ASEAN and South Asia illustrate policy frameworks that enhance resilience. Recommendations are offered for aligning FDI with SDGs, harmonizing regulations, and leveraging digital FDI. The Asia-Pacific attracted over 50% of global FDI inflows in 2025, despite geopolitical tensions and climate risks . FDI is increasingly directed toward greenfield projects in renewable energy, logistics, and digital infrastructure, reshaping supply chains for resilience and sustainability SDG Impacts, and Policy Pathways Between 2020 and 2025, Asia-Pacific consolidated its position as the world’s largest FDI destination, attracting over half of global ...