The IPA Operational Investment Promotion Programme (IPA OIPP) is the most inclusive and up-to-date operational capacity building programme available today. The programme features specialist modules and exclusive expert sessions on identifying, attracting, keeping and developing direct investment. The programme takes an integrated approach to all the elements required for succeeding in FDI attraction, developed by experts with hands on investment promotion experience, with both private and public sector backgrounds. The programme is innovative and constantly updated taking on board latest developments and strategies.

The OIPP is specifically designed to give project managers the latest tools, models, road maps and action plans to succeed and provides a complete grounding to newcomers in economic development.

What's covered in the programme - a 10 point summary

• The latest trends in foreign direct investment and what this means for new business opportunites in the currrent and future economic climate
• How investors are thinking about your region and how you should respond
• Which agencies are winning projects and why
• Understanding investors business plans and investment drivers
• Creating effective sector targeting campaigns
• Dealing with international business cultures
• Sharpen your skills in handling enquiries and preparing winning proposals for investors
• Effective hosting and managing of site visits, missions and working trade shows
• Aftercare - obtaining results from your existing investors - embedding and developing investments
• Working with others - from corporate advisors to cross border collaboration models and PPP in FDI.

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