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Luis Videgaray

Mexico FM explains country's growth story

Mexico managed to record an increase in FDI figures in 2013, bucking a global trend, and reforms being put in place by its government appear to be paying off. Courtney Fingar speaks to finance minister Luis Videgaray to find out how the country plans to maintain this momentum.

From News

New year, new trade policies

The US-based National Foreign Trade Council has highlighted the new trade policies that it thinks will come into action in 2014.

Cyprus bounces back stronger

Cyprus bounces back stronger

A banking crisis and the negative headlines that came with it shook Cyprus earlier in 2013. However, the country has displayed impressive resilience, with its business environment remaining stable and its inward investment record actually improving, as Courtney Fingar discovers.

Inside fDi: Ignoring the small guys? Big mistake

As more and more big companies shy away from the large projects seen pre-crisis, an increasing number of investment agencies are targeting SMEs and start-up firms. But with such a big hole to fill, IPAs need to establish a lasting relationship with such businesses that go beyond hosting start-up events.

Roberto Maroni

Lombard president looks to shake off Italy's investment shackles

The president of Lombardy on how he is fighting to combat nationwide issues such as high labour costs and excessive bureaucracy in order to make the Italian region more investor friendly.

Charles Taylor

View from the C-Suite: Charles Taylor slowly goes global

The CEO of insurance services firm Charles Taylor sees opportunities for his firm in every region of the world, but is happy for the 'traditional SME' to grow at a controllable pace.

From News

Irrigation shortfall harming Ukraine agriculture potential

Black Sea Economic Forum delegates told that improved irrigation could turn Crimea region into major food producer for Europe and the rest of the world.

IPA Innovation Awards 2013
From Rankings

fDi Innovation Awards 2013

fDi’s inaugural Innovation Awards recognise the world’s most creative investment promotion agencies.

Inside fDi: there's no answer to bad calls

Courtney Fingar is sorry that she can't answer the phone right now, but if you leave your name and your number the chances are that she won't call you back either.

Cyprus open for business

Cyprus open for business: finance minister

Cyprus's finance minister, Harris Georgiades, tells fDi how the country is now over the worst of its recent banking crisis, and will emerge with a better regulated financial sector, a still-competitive tax system and a skilled workforce that provide all the elements needed for a successful investment location.

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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