In this course we go back to basics and help delegates to understand what FDI actually is, why it’s important and how it contributes to global economic growth.
The course begins with an introduction to economics and the role of FDI and provides participants with an opportunity to think about type of business they would set up and where in the world they would locate their business. We go on to cover definitions of FDI, discuss the benefits of FDI, before moving on to look at global FDI trends. We then discuss the various motives of foreign direct investors, their perceptions and the typical lifecycle for an FDI project from the corporate perspective.
The course finishes with a discussion on the role of government in attracting FDI and examples of best practice from investment promotion agencies (IPAs) around the world. Finally, we signpost delegates to other courses in OCO Global’s FDI Academy which can support them with understanding more about investment attraction and in building the skills they may need as an FDI professional.