Abstract
This article provides a brief overview of current global trends in the development of a sustainable economy, as well as investment trends. Among the identified trends, the following are noted: the predominance of economic interests of states over political differences, the formation of a multipolar world, the rapid growth rates of technologization and digitalization, their merging with all spheres of life, the rapid development of the IT sphere, the formation of new energy trends against the background of the structural transformation of energy balances, qualitative methodological changes in the field of education, demographic and environmental problems, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, the needs in the field of international investment are significantly high. Problems related to the role of investments in the development of the world economy are considered. The issues of using investment resources to achieve the goals of sustainable development of the world economy are gaining priority. It is noted that for the implementation of an effective economic policy, countries need to attract foreign investment. The analysis carried out in the article confirms that the investment attractiveness of the country, the stability of the national financial system, and the legal protection of entrepreneurship play a decisive role in attracting foreign direct investment.