Trade, investment and employment: how they are connected and why it matters for job creation

Trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) are at the heart of globalization. Together, they influence both the number and the quality of jobs created through global value chains (GVCs). This brief explains how trade, investment, and employment are connected, and why these links matter for decent job creation. Understanding these relationships can help policymakers design trade and investment strategies that generate more and better jobs.