Data from both the State Bank of Pakistan and fDi Markets shows that FDI into Pakistan is in decline. But there is hope, with plans in the pipeline for large investments from companies in South Korea and China.
State Bank of Pakistan announces FDI decline in the country
Al Anbar governor charts province's progress
The governor of the Iraqi province of Al Anbar updates Courtney Fingar on the area's progress, including news of a $1bn fertiliser project.
Africa's investment map shifts closer to home
Figures from fDiMarkets show that African companies are investing more throughout the continent. Much of this is being driven by the financial sector, and as Ecobank's CEO explains, African companies investing in Africa have a distinct advantage when it comes to tapping the continent's rich potential.
View from the Middle East and Africa: December 2011/January 2012
With one of the world's highest projected growth rates dictating the need for infrastructure across the board, Ethiopia is looking to meet the needs of investors shopping around for new territories after the West's economic fallout, writes Lucia Dore
Western Europe and the Asia-Pacific dominate FDI into Africa in 2011
Western European companies have historically been the most prolific investors in Africa. But although western Europe-based companies account for the largest number of projects in 2011, their Asia-Pacific-based counterparts have invested more capital and created more jobs in Africa.
Confidence figures surge for emerging economy FDI
A survey of global senior executives shows that sentiment towards FDI in emerging economies is far more positive than in developed economies, with China, India and Brazil registering the first, second and third highest ranking.
Is African FDI set for west-east switch?
While resource-rich west Africa has received headline-grabbing investments over the past decade in its oil and gas industries, this leaves the region's economic prospects at the mercy of global commodity prices. With this in mind, many Africa-watchers are claiming that it is the eastern part of the continent that holds the greater FDI promise.
Mozambique seeks a place on the beaten track
Mozambique has for years remained off the radar of international tourists and investors alike. However, the country is now making a concerted effort to show off its natural beauty and enticing business environment.
Morocco's Attijariwafa Bank expands its African reach
Attijariwafa Bank is the largest financial institution in Morocco and the sixth largest in Africa. Its CEO, Mohamed El Kettani, tells Barbara Njauabout the bank's plans for expansion within Africa, particularly to the unbanked, and of the projects it has funded throughout the continent.
Morocco's modernisation drive draws investor attention
With the largest stock exchange in north Africa, a slew of new projects intended to attract foreign investors and a modernisation drive to improve existing institutions, Casablanca is well positioned to achieve its aim of becoming an international financial centre.
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