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Stefan Calimanu

VP Trade and Export Services, ResearchFDI
Stefan is a FDI and trade development expert, frequently offering advice to economic development and trade promotion agencies on the latest global business trends and insights. His areas of expertise include international trade, FDI, B2B sales development, digital marketing, and data analysis. Stefan has successfully planned and executed numerous trade missions on behalf of various public and private clients at major industry trade shows. As an important figure in the industry, Stefan actively participates in several trade associations, including SIDO, the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce, and AMCham, showcasing his dedication and commitment to the trade development sector.

FDI Report – Germany

By |2023-05-09T09:41:54-04:00April 29th, 2022|FDI Insights|

Foreign Direct Investment Trends, 2020 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, FDI flows to Germany fell considerably - decreasing by 34%, down to $36 billion. Lockdown measures, multiple phases of COVID-19, supply [...]

FDI Report – United Kingdom

By |2023-05-09T09:41:55-04:00April 13th, 2022|FDI Insights|

Foreign Direct Investment Trends, 2020 Despite enduring the COVID-19 pandemic like much of the world, the UK successfully maintained its appeal as a global investment destination in 2020. The country ranked second in [...]

FDI Report – France

By |2023-05-09T09:41:55-04:00March 25th, 2022|FDI Insights|

Foreign Direct Investment Trends, 2019-2020 The Covid-19 epidemic has heavily struck France. According to data from UNCTAD, FDI inflows have dropped by 47 percent between 2019-2020. UNCTAD's World Investment Report 2021 highlights that [...]

What is Investment Aftercare?

By |2023-05-09T09:41:56-04:00December 9th, 2021|FDI Insights|

For investment promotion agencies (IPAs), the phrase "aftercare" might represent many different things. It is characterized as a variety of operations ranging from post-establishment facilitation services to developmental assistance aimed at retaining investment, encouraging follow-on [...]

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