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Kenya continues to dominate east Africa FDI

Kenya continues to be the destination of choice for investment into east Africa.

FDI into Balkans down in 2013

FDI into countries in the Balkans contracted in 2013, with a drop in the number of jobs created, projects launched and capital invested. 

Global decline in coal, oil and natural gas sector projects

Levels of FDI into the coal, oil and natural gas sector have been in decline since 2009, with figures from 2013 suggesting that there is little chance of a revival.

Czech Republic outward FDI down in 2013

Figures for the first 10 months of 2013 show a decline in outward FDI from the Czech Republic, compared with 2012.

Ukraine set for FDI increase in 2013

Figures from the first 10 months of 2013 show that Ukraine is on track to record its first year of FDI growth since 2009.

Greenfield investment into UAE creeps upwards

After a dip earlier in the year, projects going into the United Arab Emirates shows rise through August, September and October 2013.

FDI into Northern Ireland holds firm for 2013

Investment into Northern Ireland for 2013 looks set to match – or possible top – figures for 2011 and 2012.

US outward manufacturing FDI in decline

Outward FDI from the US in manufacturing is on a downward trajectory. 

Manufacturing jobs down across CEE

Countries in central and eastern Europe have seen a marked decline in the number of jobs created by inwards investment. 

Software and IT jobs created in Middle East fall

fDi Markets data shows in increase in project numbers coming into the software and IT sector in the Middle East, but the number of jobs created has fallen.

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