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American Cities of the Future

American Cities of the Future 2013/14

New York City has once again claimed the title as the top city in the Americas for attractiveness for inward investment, but the fast-rising São Paulo is proving a fierce competitor.

fDi Projects of the Year 2012

fDi Projects of the Year 2012

fDi's inaugural Projects of the Year awards recognise the best investments in a number of sectors all around the globe.

Middle East Cities of the Future 201213

Middle East Cities of the Future 2012/13

Dubai, Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi have claimed the top three spots in fDi Magazine’s Middle East Cities of the Future 2012/13.

Entries now open for:

African Countries of The Future 2013/14

In August 2013, fDi Magazine will publish a ranking of the most promising countries across Africa. We are identifying those countries with the best prospects for inward investment, economic development and business expansion.

Countries will be ranked across categories which include cost effectiveness, incentives and infrastructure.

African Countries of The Future 2013/14

fDi invites investment promotion agencies, economic development units and local and regional governments to supply additional information about their country.

In order to help enhance your country’s competitiveness in the rankings, click below to tell us more about the incentives your location has to offer.

Application Link: SUBMIT ONLINE
Closing Date:  Thursday 30th May 2013
Publication Date: August 2013
For more information contact:  Jacqueline.Walls@ft.com
Previous Publication: African Countries of The Future 2011/12
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Caribbean & Central American Countries of The Future 2013/14

In August 2013, fDi Magazine will publish a ranking of the most promising countries across the Caribbean and Central American region. We are identifying those countries with the best prospects for inward investment, economic development and business expansion.

Countries will be ranked across categories which include cost effectiveness, incentives and infrastructure.

Caribbean Countries of The Future 2013/14

fDi invites investment promotion agencies, economic development units and local and regional governments to supply additional information about their country.

In order to help enhance your country’s competitiveness in the rankings, click below to tell us more about the incentives your location has to offer.

Application Link: SUBMIT ONLINE
Closing Date:  Thursday 30th May 2013
Publication Date: August 2013
For more information contact:  Jacqueline.Walls@ft.com
Previous Publication: Caribbean & Central American Countries of The Future 2011/12

Rankings schedule

Region 

Competition closing date

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American Cities of the Future November 2012 April 2013
Top US Utilities February 2013 June 2013
Middle East Free Zones March 2013 June 2013
African Countries May 2013 August 2013
Caribbean & Central American Countries May 2013 August 2013
IPA Innovation Awards July 2013 October 2013
Asia-Pacific Cities September 2013 December 2013
European Cities & Regions October 2013 February 2014
Global Free Zones April 2014 June 2014

Previous rankings:

fDi Governors Awards 2012

The fDi Governor's Awards 2012

Texas governor Rick Perry has won the inaugural fDi Governor's Award for 2012, thanks in no small part to his pro-business approach which has helped to create 300,000 new jobs in the state in the past three years. 

winners circle

European Cities and Regions of the Future 2012/13: winners' circle

fDihanded out awards to Europe's top-ranking locations at a ceremony in Cannes in March, while leaders of the winning cities and regions react to their successes.

European Cities of the Future 2012/13 logo

European Cities and Regions of the Future 2012/13

In a more competitive climate than ever, with total foreign direct investment in Europe falling by more than 7% in 2011, London has maintained its title as fDi Magazine’s European City of the Future 2012/13. The Greater Stockholm region has overtaken the South East UK to become the European Region of the Future. 

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