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Attending the International Economic Development Council's Leadership Summit on February 23 - 25? 🌎 If so, don't miss our workshop on "Attracting FDI in a Changing Environment"! 🔄 This session will explore the impact of geopolitical competition, technological change, and supply chain realignments on foreign direct investment flows, particularly into North America. If you're an economic development agency seeking to attract FDI to your community, don't miss out on the chance to gain practical insights and recommendations to improve your FDI attraction in this current changing environment. 📍 Join us in the Federal A room on Monday, February 24 at 16:45 - 17:45! 🎟 Attendees of the Summit can RSVP to the workshop on the conference app Whova. #IEDCLeadership2025 #FDI #workshop

Globally, many large scale renewable energy projects are being cancelled during the pre-development phase. How can we ensure these investments succeed? Renewable energy projects face many hurdles including permitting delays, community opposition, financial constraints and regulatory uncertainties - all potentially delaying or cancelling projects. In the US, local ordinances or zoning were the leading cause of wind project cancellations, while grid interconnection was the leading cause for the cancellation of solar projects. To attract renewable energy investments, governments must ensure renewable energy investors of regulatory stability, clear tariff frameworks, and streamlined permitting. Investment promotion agencies can play a key role by bridging the gap between investors and regulatory agencies and by facilitating engagement with local stakeholders to enhance project success. 🖊 Nada Snoussi #FDI #RenewableEnergy #WindPower #SolarPower #ViewfromtheCenter

Although tariffs primarily target the trade of goods and services, they can also influence foreign direct investment flows. FDI Center's Conor Finnegan was asked for a comment on this topic in an article by Investment Monitor. Conor highlighted that Trump’s “move underscores the need for strategic agility and stringent risk mitigation policies for companies navigating the increasingly fragmented global trade landscape." Conor stated that for investment promotion agencies, it will be crucial to help investors implement dual strategies to build geographically diversified supply chains and develop contingency plans for sudden policy shifts. 💭 What are your thoughts and predictions on the impact of Trump's tariffs on global FDI flows? Take a read of the full piece on Investment Monitor's website here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dSTQe4b2

The Advanced Foreign Direct Investment Leadership Programme is a four-day #ExecutiveEducation opportunity for IPA leaders and senior FDI professionals designed and delivered by FDI Center and Møller Institute, Churchill College, University of Cambridge. 🎯 The programme covers key themes such as the global context of #FDI, strategy development, investor understanding and IPA management. This training features sessions delivered by University of Cambridge professors, FDI experts and global investors and companies. 💭 Hear from Rodrigo Prisco Paraiso, a recent participant, as he shares insights on: ⬩ The programme’s topics & materials ⬩ The impact it had on his leadership journey ⬩ His favourite sessions & key takeaways ⬩ How he’s applying his learnings in the workplace Ready to gain new, innovative perspectives and methods to attract FDI and drive high performance in your IPA? Find out more and apply today ➡️ https://lnkd.in/euMbeqCe #LeadershipDevelopment

What’s next for Canada after the loss of trust in the U.S. government? With the announcement of 25% tariffs on Canadian exports, followed by retaliatory tariffs from Canada, the urgency to reduce economic reliance on the U.S. has intensified. For over 20 years, the U.S. has been Canada’s largest investor and trading partner — but now, the calls to diversify are becoming louder. Canada has already taken steps to reduce reliance through global trade agreements like the CPTPP and the Canada-EU: Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, strengthening ties with Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the EU. This moment presents a prime opportunity for Canadian federal, provincial, and regional economic development agencies to reassess their investment attraction and export strategies. By leveraging Canada's reputation and global economic connections, they can unlock new sources of FDI and export markets. 🖊 Michael Henderson #Canada #USTariffs #ViewfromtheCenter #FDI

FDI Center to host a workshop at the International Economic Development Council's Leadership Summit! In a world shaped by geopolitical competition, technological change, and evolving supply chains, where and how companies invest is constantly changing. Join us for a one-hour workshop on "Attracting FDI in a Changing Environment"! This session will explore the impact of these trends on foreign direct investment and what they mean for economic development agencies seeking to attract FDI to their states and communities. Participants will gain practical insights on: 🧭 How global trends are affecting the direction of FDI flows 🌎 How these developments will impact FDI into North America 🏗 Which industries are likely to generate FDI projects 🎯 What economic development agencies around the world are doing to respond to these changes Session details: 📅 Monday, February 24 ⏰ 16:45 - 17:45 📍 Federal A room Register to attend the summit and workshop on the IEDC's website here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gvgacCrP If you would like to meet with Andreas Dressler and Kathryn Rothwell while there, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to seeing you there! #IEDCLeadership2025 #FDI #workshop

FDI is set for moderate growth in 2025, driven by improved financing and a surge in M&A. But which regions will come out on top in attracting FDI? Managing director, Andreas Dressler shared his insights in a Forbes article by Courtney Fingar, titled 'Uncertainty Lingers Over Global FDI Outlook for 2025.' Andreas highlighted ASEAN as a key beneficiary of global supply chain shifts, noting that the region 'will continue to attract more FDI based on market growth, regional integration, and cost advantages.' He also shared his 2025 predictions for FDI, including divided investor sentiment on investing in the US, and China’s potential rise in outbound FDI. Take a read of the piece on Forbes's website here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dwQVjet5 Thank you Courtney Fingar and Forbes for inviting FDI Center to contribute to this piece.

Welcome to the team: Konstantin Jannone!  FDI Center is delighted to announce that Konstantin Jannone has joined the team as a Senior Consultant! Konstantin brings numerous years of experience and expertise in foreign direct investment (FDI) and economic development. At FDI Center, he will support investment promotion agencies worldwide in attracting FDI and executing investment projects, leveraging his in-depth understanding of global FDI trends and the needs of our IPA clients. Before joining FDI Center, Konstantin worked with KPMG in Canada and Germany as part of the Global Infrastructure Advisory team. His work focused on economic development, site selection, and incentive applications on behalf of clients across North America and the Middle East.   Konstantin holds a Master’s in International Security from Sciences Po Paris and a Bachelor’s in Political Science from the University of Hamburg, with additional studies at NYU and Sciences Po Bordeaux. Konstantin is fluent in English, German, and French. We’re pleased to have you as part of the team, Konstantin!  

The EU is one of Mercosur's top investors. Will the new EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement unlock new opportunities for FDI? Signed last month, the agreement seeks to deepen economic ties by removing tariffs on over 90% of trade and will not only accelerate accelerate exports but also drive FDI. Key sectors for outbound European FDI into South America include manufacturing, finance, telecom, and increasingly technology and advanced manufacturing. On the other side, Mercosur have made investments in the EU in agriculture, food processing, oil, fintech, engineering, and in mergers and acquisitions. By aligning standards on IP, investor rights, and competition, the agreement is poised to strengthen EU-Mercosur FDI flows. 🖊 Konstantin Jannone #EU #Mercosur #tradeagreement #ViewfromtheCenter

🎯 Talent-focused strategies, regulatory sandboxes and tailored incentive packages. These are just a few of the ways IPAs can compete in an era of heightened protectionism, as explained by FDI Center’s senior consultant Conor Finnegan in an interview with Investment Monitor. The article covers many different aspects including the global decline of FDI, booming industries, FDI screenings, digital FDI, how IPAs can manage stakeholders, and FDI attraction strategies. Take a read of the article on Investment Monitor's website here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dhqHmYPg