These are some of our most recent programmes:

Best practice workshop on Investor Development programmes for city regions, Quebec, 26 January

An intensive workshop for a team which is placing new emphasis on investor development. The programme included modules on: understanding of the drivers of reinvestment and disinvestment in local economies;  key principles and objectives of investor development; how to create economic value through investor development; the strategy and practical steps in investor development; how to deliver service, support to existing investors; best practice approaches to investor account management – examples from other regions; generating new leads and more investment from investor development; target setting systems, services and reporting on investor development.

Website and e-marketing workshop for city regions, Quebec, 27 January
A practical review of current trends and best practices in investment promotion agency websites, from a world best practice perspective. The workshop included i.a. the following: review of website development plans; presentation of the world’s best practice websites from agencies around the world; the ten key components for optimal website implementation; practical considerations in respect of accessibility, language, web browser and social networking websites.

Promoting Investment in Times of Economic Crisis and Beyond, Maputo, Mozambique, December 14th - 15th

Workshop on investor aftercare and export oriented FDI. A training workshop for the Centre of Promotion for Investment (CPI) in Mozambique. An UNCTAD programme. Specialist modules and exclusive expert sessions were delivered on identifying, attracting, keeping and developing direct investment. The programme also featured modules on enterprise development, supplier development and linkages programmes, delivered by experts with hands on experience in private and public sector programmes.

E-marketing for Zones operators and Investment Promotion Agencies, Hyderabad, 8 December 2009
The programme focused on the opportunities for e-marketing of economic zones seeking foreign direct investment (FDI). Main topics included: a practical review of current trends and best practices in investment promotion agency websites, from a world best practice perspective; best practice website features; online advertising and sponsorship; targeted email campaigns; E-newsletters and social media, website analysis and website content management issues.

Zones Benchmarking Workshop Programme for Zones operators and Investment Promotion Agencies, Hyderabad, 7 December 2009
An intensive programme that provided a focus on economic zones today. The programme focused on the following key elements of zones’ promotion: world best practices in economic zones’ promotion, drawing on data and analysis from GDP Global’s Zones Benchmarking Programme 2008/9; Corporate investment decision making in the current global economy; the ideal zones promotion company – strategy, structure, promotion programmes, resources; Enhancing the value offer in zones promotion.

Global Best Practices Performance Programme, London, November 13th

A thorough review of best practice in the handling of foreign investment opportunities and promoting for investment in a competitive environment and professional handling of foreign investment opportunities. Focus was placed on practical steps to further develop agencies’ promotional approaches, to become more competitive, client oriented and ultimately more successful.

  
IPA Strategic Investment Promotion Programme, London, November 12th - 13th

Covered a range of advanced strategies suitable for implementation. The programme provided attendants with a true understanding of the issues and the ability to apply these strategies.
 
IPA Operational Investment Promotion Programme, London, November 11th - 12th

Specialist modules and exclusive expert sessions on identifying, attracting, keeping and developing direct investment. The programme took an integrated approach to all the elements required for succeeding in FDI attraction and was developed by experts with hands on investment promotion experience, with both private and public sector backgrounds.

E-marketing for Investment Promotion Agencies, London, July 9th - 10th

This programme helped agencies to make the most out of their marketing budgets. Attendants improved their understanding of the essentials of E-marketing and received practical advice and methods to implement E-marketing in their organisations.                                                                 

Southern Africa International Investment Promotion Programme, East London, Eastern Cape, SA, July14th - 16th

Held at the East London IDZ offices, this very succesful programme welcomed over 30 delegates from different countries in the SADC region. It is a specifically designed intensive programme that comprises multiple information sessions, interactive team activities, advanced online course materials and personal/team coaching sessions.

           
Cross Provincial Invesment Promotion Programme, Entabeni, Limpopo, SA, July 20th - 22nd

A 3 day intensive programme, specifically designed for Invest North West (INW), Free State Agency (FIPA) and Trade and Invest Limpopo (TIL). The capacity building seminar focused on regional cooperation and best practices.