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African Countries of the Future

African Countries of the Future 2013/14

South Africa has been crowned as the African Country of the Future for 2013/14 by fDi Magazine, with Morocco in second position and Mauritius in third. New entries into the top 10 include Nigeria and Botswana. Jacqueline Walls reports.

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Caribbean and Central American Countries of the Future 2013/14

Costa Rica’s continued success in FDI attraction has allowed it to retain the title Caribbean and Central American Country of the Future for 2013/14, while Panama climbed the top 10 to be awarded second position, followed by the Dominican Republic in third. Jacqueline Walls reports on the winners

Middle East Free Zones of the Future

Middle East Free Zones of the Future 2013/14

Dubai Airport Freezone has once again been awarded the title of the top Middle East Free Zone of the Future in fDi Magazine’s biannual ranking. Jebel Ali Free Zone climbed to second position with Dubai International Financial Centre placed in third.

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.

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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.

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Caribbean and Central American Countries of the Future 2011/12

Costa Rica has been awarded fDi’s Caribbean and Central American Country of the Future 2011/12. The Dominican Republic claimed second position followed by Trinidad and Tobago in third.

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African Countries of the Future 2011/12

South Africa has been knocked off the top spot this year with Morocco awarded the African Country of the Future 2011/12. Jacqueline Wallsreports on the leading performers across the African Continent.

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American Cities of the Future 2011/12

In the first ever fDi ranking of cities across the American continents, New York has been crowned the leading American 'City of the Future' for 2011/12. Jacqueline Walls reports on the leading performers across the region

Europe maintains global FDI lead despite post-recession slowdown

In 2007, Europe attracted almost half of the world's FDI projects, meaning the continent was comfortably the leading global destination for investment projects. Since the recession began in 2008 Europe has experienced a sharp decline in FDI, yet has maintained its position as the world's top FDI destination region.

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Middle East Cities of the Future: Winners

Dubai has been crowned the Middle East City of the Future 2010/11, cementing the emirate’s dominance when it comes to investment in the region. Jacqueline Walls reports on the leading performers

Global greenfield investment trends

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Research report

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