Strategic FDI: How Developing Economies Can Attract Investment That Transforms

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) remains a cornerstone of development strategies across emerging markets—but quality, not just quantity, determines its impact. A Strategic Approach to FDI Foreign Direct Investment is the largest source of external finance for many developing countries, positioning

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Africa’s $777bn Opportunity: Why Local Capital Must Power the Energy Transition

Africa stands at a critical energy crossroads. Countries must collectively come to terms with a historical lack of access to electricity for a significant portion of the continent’s population, impacting every facet of society and stunting progress and economic activity.

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Africa Enters an Age of Optimism

The upcoming UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York presents an opportunity for world leaders to assess the drivers of global uncertainty. In doing so, Africa must not be sidelined. Genuine engagement with the continent is essential as a matter

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Project Spark: Powering Southern Africa’s Future Through a Balanced Energy Mix

Namibia’s first gas-to-power plant aims to address the region’s chronic energy shortages through a pragmatic, balanced approach that blends innovation, natural gas, and regional cooperation. Access to reliable electricity is often taken for granted in many developed economies. In Southern

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ATIDI: De-Risking Africa’s Growth Trajectory Through Innovation, Impact and Integration

As Africa’s leading provider of credit and investment insurance, the African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) continues to shape the continent’s economic trajectory. Under the stewardship of CEO Manuel Moses, the institution is harnessing the power of risk mitigation

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Uzbekistan Investment Forum: Economic Momentum Meets Strategic Maturity

Attend enough investment forums and they begin to blend into one another. The Fourth Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF), held this week in the Uzbek capital, followed many of the familiar patterns: efficient organisation, a packed exhibition hall, and a

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Tashkent’s Turning Point: Why the Time is Now for Global Investors in Uzbekistan

As Uzbekistan accelerates its transformation from a closed economy to a liberalised investment destination, the Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) emerges as a defining platform for engagement. The event — available online — is more than a showcase; it is

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Corporación Zona Franca Santiago: Forging the Next 50 Years of Sustainable Innovation and Growth

As Corporación Zona Franca Santiago (CZFS) marks its 50th anniversary, the organisation stands at the threshold of an exciting new chapter—one defined by sustainable innovation, regional leadership, and global competitiveness. Under the stewardship of Miguel Lama, CZFS has become a

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The Restaurant Industry: A Recipe for Disaster or Resilience?

The High-Stakes Business of Running a Restaurant The dream of opening a restaurant is one shared by many, but the reality is far less romantic. The industry is known for its high failure rate, with nearly 60% of new restaurants

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Generational Call-to-Arms in the Fight to Save Our World

An Irish group puts into words the unspoken fears of a global population, and turns buzzwords into direct action. Environmental services and technology business FLI Global is ready to take on the world — or its problems, anyway. The firm,

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