Study of the social impact of investment activities of foreign companies on the development of society: a review and analysis

Abstract

In this study, based on an analysis of foreign experience, the authors systematized the main tools for assessing the social impact of investments, including foreign direct investment (FDI), on the development of the economy and society. The authors made an attempt to generalize and explore the essence and content of each approach and recommend them for use in Kazakhstan’s practice. This is important not only for improving the investment policy in the field of attracting and regulating the activities of direct investors in Kazakhstan, but also for increasing their social responsibility to the country’s society.