As the discord from the Arab Spring uprisings recedes in north African countries such as Morocco and Egypt, FDI is returning, with broadband and communications infrastructure a prime target for investors looking for high growth potential.
CAR rebel victory throws resource deals into doubt
As the Central African Republic reels from the instability brought about by the overthrow of its government, observers are questioning South Africa’s role in the country, resource deals signed by the previous regime could be undone.
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/ Middle East & Africa
/ Qatar
The big score: how host countries benefit from sporting events
There is nothing like the buzz of a major sporting event to spark the feel-good factor in a host location. But is it possible to capitalise on this positive mood and turn it into something more sustainable that can encourage inward investment?
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/ Middle East & Africa
/ Kenya
In profile: growth prospects for Kenya, Mauritius and Uganda
At the World Economic Forum meeting on Africa in Cape Town in May, fDi spoke to leading officials from three African countries that are implementing strategies to improve their records for attracting foreign investment.
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/ Middle East & Africa
/ Rwanda
Free zones: the potential pitfalls
Free zones are often seen as a cure-all remedy to the problems developing economies encounter when trying to attract FDI. However, the reality is that such projects need careful planning and long-term support if they are to fulfil such wishes, as Barbara Njau discovers.
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/ Middle East & Africa
Investment up in African communications sector in 2012
Inward investment into the African communications sector has shown a marked increase between 2007 and 2012.
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/ Middle East & Africa
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.
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/ Middle East & Africa
/ Iraq
Iraq bank calls for more competition
With licensing procedures simplified by Iraq's central bank, the government-owned Trade Bank of Iraq is encouraging foreign-owned lenders to set up in the country.
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/ Middle East & Africa
/ Egypt
Egypt's FDI attractiveness under threat, says report
Political indecision is at risk of destabilising the business environment in Egypt, according to a recent report by Ceemea Business Group, which covers central and eastern Europe and the Middle East and Africa.
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/ Middle East & Africa
/ Tunisia
Tunisia FDI decline continues
FDI looks set to decrease further in 2013 in Tunisia.
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