Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gupta, Srikant; Jha, Babita; Dawar, Gaurav Title A name given to the resource An Integrated Pythagorean Fuzzy Delphi-AHP Framework for Optimizing Foreign Direct Investment: Key Drivers for Success Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Annals of Data Science; Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s40745-025-00667-z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1007/s40745-025-00667-z</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105025963891?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105025963891?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Gupta S., Department of Operations and Decision Sciences, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur, India; Jha B., School of Business and Management, Christ (Deemed to Be University), NCR, Ghaziabad, India; Dawar G., Jaypee Business School, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India Description An account of the resource Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays a pivotal role in global economic development, fostering cross-border collaborations and driving economic growth. Recognizing the significance of optimizing FDI drivers, this study employs a novel approach by integrating the Pythagorean Fuzzy Delphi (PFD) and Pythagorean Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (PFAHP). The Pythagorean Fuzzy Delphi methodology was used to identify and classify drivers into Technological, Political, Environmental, Social, and Cultural categories. Subsequently, the PFAHP was employed to rank these drivers. The top three prioritized drivers are: advocating for favorable foreign investment policies and trade agreements; implementing advanced cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive technology and data; and developing cutting-edge research and development facilities to foster innovation and attract technology-intensive investments. The study concludes by discussing how implementing these top-ranked drivers can significantly enhance FDI by creating a conducive environment for international investment, thereby contributing to economic prosperity and technological advancement. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature 2025. Subject The topic of the resource Drivers; Foreign direct investment; Pythagorean fuzzy AHP; Pythagorean fuzzy delphi Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH Relation A related resource ISSN: 21985804; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online