Data-driven investment decisions – how IPAs can provide value to the location decision process
FDI Center’s Maria Cieslak explains how IPAs can significantly strengthen the appeal of their regions by fostering data-driven investment decisions by maintaining a “one-stop-shop” database of the key parameters companies use to shape their greenfield investment decisions.
FDI Center releases report on key performance indicators in investment attraction
FDI Center has released a study on key performance indicators used by investment promotion agencies (IPAs) around the world. The study provides practical information and advice for IPAs to measure and communicate their performance. In addition to a review of frequently used performance indicators, the study offers guidance on data collection and analysis and provides examples of best practices in IPA performance evaluation.
FDI Center announces initiative to further gender equality in FDI and investment promotion
FDI Center will be hosting two webinars this September to kick off our Towards Gender Equality in FDI initiative. The initiative will provide practical knowledge and tools for IPAs to create opportunities for female leaders within their own organizations while contributing to greater gender equality and societal benefits through the investment they attract.
Investing in the U.S. – is now the right time?
Following the SelectUSA Investment Summit held in Washington DC this June, here is FDI Center’s Andreas Dressler’s take on what this year’s event meant for corporate decision makers and IPAs.
FDI Center moderates two panels at the OECD’s FDI Qualities Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris.
FDI Center’s Managing Director, Andreas Dressler, moderated two panels at the OECD’s “strengthening sustainable investment policies: FDI Qualities Ministerial Council Meeting” in Paris. The focus of this event was on how sustainable investment policies can support the COVID-19 recovery, advance the 2030 agenda on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement on climate change, and help to secure livelihoods for future generations.
Sustainable investment policy: the role of investment promotion agencies
The interconnection between sustainability and foreign direct investment (FDI) is real and is happening now. Following our moderation of two panels at the OECD’s Strengthening sustainable investment policies: FDI Qualities Ministerial Council Meeting; here are our key takeaways for investment promotion agencies.
Investment promotion leaders need training too
Investment promotion professionals have very exciting jobs but can often struggle to find professional development that meets the needs of their profession.
FDI Center and WAIPA hold training on Attracting Quality FDI as part of the FDI Excellence Series
How to attract quality FDI is a problem on the mind’s of most IPA teams. This two-day training broke down how to develop targeted strategies and meet the requirements of quality investors.
FDI Center moderates panel on global value chain optimization
FDI Center’s managing director, Andreas Dressler moderated a panel discussion on global value chain optimization at the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) in Dubai.
Third and fourth cohort of the Advanced FDI Leadership Programme with Møller Institute, University of Cambridge planned for 2022.
After the successful completion of the first and second cohort of the four-day training course, the programme will run again in June and November 2022.
