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About GDP Global Development |
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GDP Global Development (GDP) is the leading London-based provider of strategic consulting services for economic promotion organisations in the area of trade and foreign direct investment (FDI). Our principal services include: 
The depth and quality of GDP's economic consulting is delivered by a core team of seven consultants, and the GDP network of 80 associates worldwide. GDP consultants More details on the GDP Network can be found www.gdpnetwork.com. GDP specialises in international business development, economic and investment promotion. We are involved at all stages in the investor road map and in all areas of international economic promotion.
GDP link companies to other companies, to sources of finance and to places. We work with governments, ministries, local authorities and agencies to develop policies, strategies and performance standards that meet their needs. Much of GDP's work for its government clients involves substantial levels of contact with international corporate investors and business intermediaries. Partnership with WAIPA  GDP Global is also a member of WAIPA's Consultative Advisory Group. As a member of this select group of consultants GDP contribute their time and expertise to the WAIPA Training Programme.
The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) was established in 1995 and is registered as a non-governmental organization (NGO) in Geneva, Switzerland. As of 1 July 2008, the Association had 228 member agencies from 156 countries. WAIPA acts as a forum for investment promotion agencies (IPAs) to provide networking opportunities and facilitate the exchange of best practices in capacity-building and investment promotion.
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Delegates' opinion of GDP Global and European Academy training |
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Here is a selection of comments from delegates who have attended programmes of GDP Global and the European Academy of Business Development.
Husain Rajab, Bahrain Economic Development Board
''The training course was very comprehensive, inspiring, strategic and professional with strong message delivery capacity''
Farouk Yesufu, Wesgro
''Thanks for the training programme. It has had a tremendous
impact on the way we deal and the way we work here at Wesgro'' Lorraine Tarisai, Cape IT Initiative
''I would like to commend GDP Global for compiling a superb programme and delivering it at such a high standard...the practical workshops were excellent!!''
Anne MacColl, Scottish Development International
''Lots of excellent and thought provoking imputation, delivered by highly informed and very professional consultants''
Lewis Scott, SEEDA
''Excellent opportunity to compare and contrast your IPA with others, and to learn from other investment professionals and avoid complacency''
Belinda Lindana Vabaza, Eastern Cape Development Corporation
''Besides being a training program, it is a networking session. It has given me the toolkit I need to make IP contribute to the economy to our country. The practical expectations enhance the value of the course. One immediately applies what has been learnt''
Vesna Stajic. SIEPA
''Excellent organization of programme, very good presentations''
Shanaaz Ebrahim, Department of Trade and Economy, South Africa
''Excellent practical insight of 'investors world''
Moraki Mokgosana, Botswana IFSC
''Very glad to have been on this course as it is very useful in assisting
in investment promotions activities and strategies. Great opportunity to evaluate our strategy thinking process and to develop goals''
Reifqah Jappie, Wesgro
''Informative, practical and participatory''
Lucia Cherinda, High Commission for Mozambique
''The size in terms of participation, allowed flexible interaction''
Raida Alwan, Bahrain Economic Development Board
''Impressive''
Salvatoris Queen Vincent, Trade and Investment Kwa Zulu Natal
''Excellent - It covered the core functions of running IPA''
Ala Abdulaziz Hamza, Bahrain Economic Development Board
''The programme covered all areas of 'Investment Promotion, very detailed, with valid information and examples...must attend, outstanding training programme''
Monika Smejkalova, CzechInvest
"Very well diversified and completely met my expectations''
Kim Kackur, Invest in Finland ''Excellent programme in order to get a broad insight into the world of investment promotion activities'' 
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