This highlights the importance of clearly defined objectives and correct indicators in evaluating the performance of such agencies. A cross-country analysis of foreign direct investment (FDI) from the United States to 124 destination countries shows that each additional dollar spent on investment promotion increases FDI inflows by $189.111 Furthermore, the sectors prioritized for investment promotion experience 68% more employment than those which are not prioritized. The dataset provides scores in four areas of organizational performance: leadership and direction, resources and processes, product and service delivery, and measurement and results.