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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays an important role in promoting economic growth, creating jobs, encouraging technology transfer, and improving international trade. This study examines the trends in total FDI inflows, outflows, and net FDI across five South Asian countries from 1992 to 2019. By analyzing long-term investment data, the research compares how these countries have attracted foreign investment and how investment has flowed back to other economies over time. The study identifies differences in investment performance and explores the economic factors that influence these trends. The findings provide a better understanding of the role of foreign investment in regional economic development and offer useful insights for policymakers, researchers, and investors interested in strengthening sustainable economic growth in South Asia.

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Foreign investment has become a key driver of economic development in emerging economies, particularly in South Asia. This study is important because it provides a long-term comparative analysis of FDI inflows, outflows, and net investment across five South Asian countries over nearly three decades. The findings help explain how investment patterns have evolved and identify opportunities for improving investment policies. The research offers valuable evidence for governments, policymakers, economists, and international investors seeking to promote sustainable economic growth, regional cooperation, and a more attractive investment climate in South Asia.

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As an author, I believe that understanding long-term foreign investment trends is essential for designing effective economic policies in developing countries. This research demonstrates that while foreign investment can accelerate growth and development, its benefits depend on stable policies, good governance, and a supportive business environment. Comparing South Asian countries provides valuable lessons on how investment strategies can influence economic progress. I hope this study contributes to evidence-based policymaking and encourages further research on regional investment integration and sustainable development.

Dr. Sushanta Kumar Tarai
Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) Deemed to be University

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This page is a summary of: AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF TOTAL FDI INFLOW, OUTFLOW AND NET FDI OF FIVE SOUTH ASIAN COUNTRIES OVER THE PERIOD 1992–2019, EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR), April 2021, EPRA JOURNALS,
DOI: 10.36713/epra6901.
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