Unlock the secrets of emerging market investment. This study dives into the factors driving foreign direct investment (FDI) from developing and emerging economies, offering critical insights for practitioners, academics, and policymakers. Based on a survey of over 710 investors, New Voices in Investment reveals that outward FDI is primarily market-seeking. It highlights the importance of regional market expansion and the challenges posed by transaction costs and political risks. Discover how trade agreements and institutional reforms can attract foreign investment and improve the effectiveness of investment promotion agencies. - Understand the motivations and strategies of emerging market investors. - Navigate political and institutional risks in developing countries. - Improve the effectiveness of investment promotion agencies.