WEF Davos 2026: What It Takes To Attract FDI In A Fragmented World

At WEF Davos 2026, manufacturing leaders unpacked how global production is being reshaped by geopolitics, COVID-era disruptions, and the breakdown of the old world trade order. The once-dominant just-in-time model is evolving into a more resilient, diversified approach as companies rethink risk, localisation, and market access. From “Made in America” to Europe-centric production, manufacturers are redesigning supply chains to stay competitive. Experts highlighted that attracting manufacturing investment today requires more than factories—it needs intelligent infrastructure, skilled talent, stable policies, and a full supplier ecosystem. As governments compete for foreign direct investment, manufacturing is emerging as a complex, long-term journey focused on resilience, flexibility, and value creation rather than pure efficiency.

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