About
An initiative to identify, understand and scale the investments that truly deliver.
Overview
The global conversation on investment is shaped by what goes wrong. High-profile failures, disputes and risks dominate headlines. Meanwhile, the investments that create jobs, build skills and strengthen economies rarely receive attention. The result is a growing trust deficit.
Governments face pressure to be cautious. Investors face scrutiny that can slow or deter decisions. And the investments that could make the greatest difference become harder to realize. At the same time, global trends show a widening gap: while capital flows may rise, real investment activity—especially in developing economies—remains fragile. The full picture of FDI is not being told.
These stories exist.
But they are rarely told and even less often learned from.
Somewhere, an investment created thousands of jobs that lasted.
Somewhere, a company built skills that outlived the project.
Somewhere, a government and an investor built something together that neither could have built alone.
Find
Identify investments that delivered beyond expectations—creating lasting value for economies, communities and businesses.
Document
Capture what made those investments work: the strategies, partnerships and conditions behind their success.
Share
Translate these insights into accessible knowledge for policymakers and investors.
Scale
Use these lessons to inform better policy, stronger partnerships and future investment decisions.
Share your story
We are looking for the people behind investments that worked. If you have been part of an investment that delivered real impact, we want to hear from you.
Participation involves a structured conversation of approximately one hour, conducted under Chatham House Rule. Your experience will contribute to a global effort to understand and scale better investment.