The share of SSA in global FDI flows fell from an average of 4.0 per cent from 1980–1989 to 1.5 per cent in 1990–99 and thereafter rose to 3.4 per cent in 2000–2009. In contrast, the share of developing Asia in global FDI flow increased steadily, reaching a peak of 28.3 per cent in the period 1990–1999.
Key issues that come up in financing infrastructures  The CMU is also intended to be a key support and complement to the EC Investment Plan for Europe. There is broad consensus that raising investment, notably in infrastructure, is a key priority to strengthen the recovery.