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Inside fDi: too many tech hubs, not enough spokes

Is your city a tech hub? Join the queue. In truth few can truly justify such a sobriquet. It is time for tech spokes to be proud of their role.

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From Locations

New Waipa president wants to nurture IPAs

Fahad Al Gergawi, CEO of Dubai FDI, was elected president of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies at the group's annual general assembly in Warsaw in early October.

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Krakow mayor looks to maintain employment momentum

Krakow's mayor tells fDi he is keen to attract companies in hi-tech and outsourcing industries that can offer jobs to the city’s burgeoning graduate population.

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Tunisia investment minister eyes start-up hub status

Tunisia's minister of investment talks to fDi about the country’s digitalisation plans, its strengths in ICT and its ambitions to generate 1000 start-ups. 

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Tunisia CBG considers security hurdle for FDI to overcome

The governor of the Central Bank of Tunisia explains how the country is diversifying the FDI it attracts.

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Poznań's mayor seeks party vibe to pull in young talent

The mayor of Poznań is keen to attract young people to the city. 

Inside fDi: how soft factors can influence FDI's hard sell

Countries that can display positive 'soft factors' – such as social peace and tolerance – will stand out to foreign investors. 

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Armenia signs PPP law to boost investment

Armenia has introduced legislation to encourage public-private partnerships in energy and infrastructure, preferably on a tide of foreign finance. 

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Will sport become the new hot tech topic?

A constant need for innovative approaches to audience engagement is transforming sport.

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Rhode Island looks to Humber region for wind power template

The secretary of commerce for Rhode Island tells fDi about synergies with England’s Humber region based on shared successes in wind power.

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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