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Wish you were here!

Instead of being in Cannes this week at MIPIM with 26,000 other visitors and 3800 exhibitors, all vying to attract the attention of more than 6000 investors, I am self-isolating alone with my thoughts on place marketing. Why would more than a hundred cities from around the world, year after…

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The Future Of Work And How It Affects Foreign Investment

The Future Of Work And How It Affects Foreign Investment Coming back from Dubai with insight from international experts on the future of work in a transforming world of automation…

Mark O’Connell speaker at IEDC Spring Conference in Michigan

News This weekend (9-11th of June) Mark O’Connell will be attending the IEDC Leadership Conference in Ann Arbor Michigan in his capacity as a Board member to discuss the opportunities…

FDI, is it still a panacea for economic growth?

Press Release The growing importance and impact of FDI from Sovereign Wealth Funds, often originating from developing countries in Middle East and Asia The rise of protectionism and the growing…

International Economic Development Council reinforces commitment to greater European representation

News Washington, DC The world’s largest membership organisation serving the economic development profession has reinforced its commitment to extending its influence and representation in Europe by announcing the appointment of…