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Inside fDi: I'm sorry, but you really mustn't be going

The investment world is full of dignitaries who talk a good game at the opening of a conference, but then leave all the real work to their minions, says Courtney Fingar.

fDi Digital Marketing Awards 2012
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fDi Digital Marketing Awards 2012

fDi recognises the best digital marketing campaigns from agencies around the world.

Panama finance minister looks to maintain double-digit growth

Panama finance minister looks to maintain double-digit growth

Panama's minister of economy and finance, Frank De Lima, explains how the increased capacity of the Panama Canal, coupled with an influx of investment into the country's mining sector, is offsetting any negative impact of the US recession on its dollarised economy.

Bangladesh finance minister hopes to reverse export decline

Bangladesh's export expectations

Bangladesh's export growth may be slowing, but finance minister Abul Maal A Muhith remains strident in his ambitions for the country. Courtney Fingar talked to him at the IMF/World Bank annual meeting in Tokyo.

An unexpected welcome

Belarus's unexpected welcome

In contrast to its international image, Belarus is making a steady ascent up business-friendliness rankings and rolling out the red carpet to potential investors.

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Caribbean countries pursue collaboration on investment promotion

The Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion Agencies has called for a joint effort in the region to attract investment.

TEASER-Best of 2012 - data reveals top FDI performers compared with 2011

Best of 2012: data reveals top FDI performers compared with 2011

Despite a global decrease in FDI in 2012, there were certain hot-spots across the world that showed impressive growth.

Inside fDi: the good, the bad and the 'blah'

The judging of fDi's inaugural Digital Marketing Awards threw up a few turkeys, writes Courtney Fingar, but it was heartening to see just how many investment promotion agencies have excellent digital strategies, even if it does make a judge's job all the more arduous.

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Iraq needs greater finance sector reform, says industry

Iraq's finance industry has called for further reform to the sector if the country is to progress to the next phase of development.

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Croatian capital launches new development plans

The Croatian capital of Zagreb is actively targeting FDI to help fund a series of new development projects that aim to improve the city's transport links and public services.

Global greenfield investment trends

Crossborder investment monitor

fDi Markets is the only online database tracking crossborder greenfield investment covering all sectors and countries worldwide. It provides real-time monitoring of investment projects, capital investment and job creation with powerful tools to track and profile companies investing overseas.

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Corporate location benchmarking tool

fDi Benchmark is the only online tool to benchmark the competitiveness of countries and cities in over 50 sectors. Its comprehensive location data series covers the main cost and quality competitiveness indicators for over 300 locations around the world.

Click here to find out more about fDi Benchmark

Research report

fDi Intelligence provides customised reports and data research which deliver vital business intelligence to corporations, investment promotion agencies, economic development organisations, consulting firms and research institutions.

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