In conversation with: Stafford Capital Partners’ Silva Deželan
Silva Deželan, ESG director of Stafford Capital Partners, discusses the organisation’s efforts to promote ESG integration and its plans to expand to new locations.
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SDG focus: Can FDI revive Covid-hit gender targets?
The Covid-19 pandemic has negatively affected gender equality and empowerment, but could FDI be used as a tool to support the targets of the fifth UN Sustainable Development Goal by 2030?
FDI drivers: Clusters and the power of community
Industry clusters often offer foreign investors a ready-made supply chain and the skill sets to meet their needs. However, companies must be careful to avoid overcrowded markets.
Domestic activity drives banking M&A recovery
Mergers and acquisitions activity in the banking and payments sector collapsed amid the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic, but is returning to health thanks to domestic deals being done.
Top five trends in FDI to look out for in 2021
Foreign direct investment has been hard hit in 2020, with levels plummeting by 40–50%. Investment Monitor has identified five key trends to keep an eye on in 2021.
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FDI drivers and the importance of education
Access to a highly educated workforce is a rising priority for foreign investors, with those destinations that excel when it comes to education more likely to attract better levels of FDI.
Is digital the new infrastructure?
Covid-19 has led to the rise of digital infrastructure, but how much support are new projects going to get from investors in the short term and how much will governments have to spearhead the financing effort?
FDI drivers and the quest for talent
Availability of labour is an important factor for foreign investors, but the education and skill sets found within that labour force are also decisive factors when it comes to FDI site-selection decisions.
What kind of investment can save the blue economy?
Huge sums are invested in sectors connected to the blue economy, but are they doing more harm than good when it comes to the sustainability of the Earth's oceans and coastal areas?
China gathers momentum in AI race
China's ambition to become a leader in machine learning by 2030 is making clear progress, while India is also upping its AI game.
Could Covid-19 kill the investment treaty?
The investment treaty regime is tottering, and a surge of controversial post-Covid lawsuits could deliver the final blow.
FDI drivers and political stability
Political stability encompasses many things, including corruption, the strength of institutions and the rule of law. It therefore must be carefully assessed by multinational enterprises while selecting an FDI destination.
Has Trump destroyed the globalisation dream?
Globalisation has had opponents for decades, but Donald Trump was the first to wage war against it. The rules have been broken, but the game itself remains intact.
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