Zbigniew Zimny

Dr. Zbigniew Zimny is a Lecturer at Vistula University's Faculty of Business and International Relations, specializing in Economics. Formerly, he served as head of analytical units at the UN Centre for Transnational Corporations in New York and UNCTAD in Geneva, leading sections on international trade in services and investment policy. He directed the UN World Investment Report department. His research focuses on transnational corporations, foreign direct investment (FDI), globalization, international trade, regional integration, and economic development. He authored two monographs on FDI policies funded by the National Science Centre.

His professional experience includes strategic roles in multinational institutions, shaping global investment policies. Research interests emphasize FDI's role in development, policy design to reduce costs, and the impact of transnational corporations on host economies. He has contributed to major UN reports and analyzes FDI dynamics in post-communist economies, CEE regions, and ASEAN.

Key academic contributions include studies on FDI incentives, bilateral investment treaties, and the interplay between EU funds and FDI in Poland. His work bridges theoretical economics with practical policy-making, addressing challenges such as skill gaps and structural reforms in transitioning economies.