The changing economic development landscape

Foreign investment today accounts for some $2 trillion of cross-border capital flows and here more than in any other area in the global economy we can see evidence that the playing field between developed countries and emerging markets is levelling.

The dominance of FDI by a relatively small number of major multi-nationals from developed countries has ended, and many new players from emerging countries and technology companies have appeared on the scene with more specialist, skills and technology seeking projects and a highly opportunistic approach to foreign inves [more][less]

On the location side, the dominance of the major industrialised nations and world cities is also under threat, as overheating, skills shortages and limited growth opportunities drive FDI towards tier two and three cities and regions elsewhere in the world.

In the last decade OCO Global has earned its reputation as one of the leading authorities on foreign investment. During this period we have worked with some 300 economic development agencies and advised more than 100 private clients on location decisions.

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