With the focus on sustainable development, it is important that FDI and business development directly contribute to achieving the SDGs. Hence, ESCAP assists countries in attracting and facilitating FDI for sustainable and inclusive growth through capacity building and exchange of best practices, including through the Asia-Pacific FDI Network. In addition, ESCAP provides technical assistance to help governments formulate policies for a conducive business environment, encourage governments, companies and entrepreneurs to support the adoption of sustainable business practices. ESCAP also engages business as a partner in achieving sustainable development through the ESCAP Sustainable Business Network (ESBN) and its task forces and facilitates public and private sector dialogue through the Asia-Pacific Business Forum (APBF).
