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This document is the first in a three-part White Paper series on Reimagining SEZs for Strategic FDI in the MENA Region. It introduces the framework on the role of SEZs for FDI, covering global FDI trends and achievements.
Dr. Adarsh Varma and Dr. Douglas van den Berghe | March 2026
Trends in global value chains, technological advancements, geopolitical dynamics and environmental concerns are increasingly shaping companies’ investment decisions.
Amcham Finland Forum | 12 September, 2025
Special economic zones have been hit hard by Covid-19 and changes in attitudes to incentives. So how can they prosper in the future? Douglas van den Berghe offers a model to answer this question.
Douglas van den Berghe | 5 July, 2022
Dreaming of an international expansion for your company? Consider these cautionary tips from FDI consultant Douglas van den Berghe first.
Douglas van den Berghe | 15 April, 2021
It may be time to rethink – and disrupt – the entire concept of foreign direct investment and its place in the world, argues FDI consultant Douglas van den Berghe.
Douglas van den Berghe | 9 March, 2021
Why do governments provide incentives to companies investing in their country? Is a location going to be cut out just because it cannot give away a million dollars? FDI expert Douglas van den Berghe explains.
Douglas van den Berghe | 4 February, 2021
The World Trade Organization (WTO) was designed as the guardian of a rules-based, multilateral trading system. However, in the face of rising nationalism and arbitrary tariffs, the institution appears paralyzed.
Douglas van den Berghe | 10 October, 2025
Globalisation is high on the agenda among governments and business leaders, but who (or what) is driving its future? Martin Kaspar and Douglas van den Berghe look into the question.
Martin Kaspar and Douglas van den Berghe | 18 January, 2023
FDI 4.0 is a cross-border project that involves industry 4.0. No country or company can afford to ignore it.
2022
IPAs can help to alleviate many of the pain points in the investment process – if a company knows what to do with them. FDI consultant Douglas van den Berghe offers guidance on getting the most out of the relationship.
Douglas van den Berghe | 1 April, 2021
FDI consultant Douglas van den Berghe provides an explainer on economic zones and what considerations companies might make when weighing up whether to locate in such areas.
Douglas van den Berghe | 12 February, 2021
