* Other foreign investment: This is investment by foreign firms in countries other than their own. It can be a competitor to inward foreign investment if it represents a more attractive investment opportunity for foreign firms than the country in question.
* Other investment opportunities: This includes any other type of investment that could attract funds that would otherwise be invested in a foreign country. This could include investment in stocks, bonds, or real estate.
* Government policies: Government policies can also affect the attractiveness of a country for inward foreign investment. For example, policies that are seen as being unfriendly to foreign investment, such as high taxes or restrictions on foreign ownership, can discourage foreign firms from investing in a country.