Tourism is Antigua and Barbuda’s lifeblood and it is keen to develop its high-end offering to include medical and heritage tourism. Chet Greene, minister of trade, industry, commerce and consumer affairs, sports, culture and national festivals, tells Courtney Fingar of the country’s plans in these fields
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Serbia deputy PM hails investment-friendly reforms
A slew of legal reforms have been enacted by the Serbian government to improve the country's investment climate. Deputy prime minister and minister of construction, transport and infrastructure Zorana Mihajlovic tells fDi how these reforms are already having an impact.
Lodz weaves a new development strategy to entice investment
A host of new developments are promising to transform the Polish city of Lodz, which has been struggling to emerge from the shadow of its textiles manufacturing past.
Executive decision: Delft proves the perfect fit for 3M
When 3M was looking for a location for its new headquarters in the Netherlands, the city of Delft's reputation as a hub for innovation, technology and R&D made the decision a simple one.
Morocco's minister of industry looks to fill the China gap
Wages are on the rise in China, presenting an opportunity for other developing countries to make a play for cost-conscious investors that might have otherwise looked to China. Morocco’s minister of industry, Moulay Hafid Elalamy, tells Courtney Fingar that Morocco is firmly in the mix.
Breaking Africa's bottlenecks
Africa's notoriously inadequate infrastructure is widely considered to have long been holding the region back from realising its economic potential. Hope is on the horizon, however, as national governments increasingly embrace private sector projects and regional developments.
Uganda seeks stability for varied investment landscape
With a rising GDP, a perceived overdependence on its oil industry and a deteriorating business environment, according to the World Bank, Uganda's economic progress is difficult to gauge. The country's minister of state for foreign affairs remains confident, however, that government initiatives and heavy investment in infrastructure are moving it in the right direction.
Will Sochi reap gold for Russia?
What will be the legacy of the recent Winter Olympic Games in Sochi?
Brazil and Cuba sign three investment agreements
Three memorandums of understanding have been signed between Brazil and Cuba.
Kenya transport secretary seeks to keep country on track
Kenya suffered a setback in the latter half of 2013, when two major incidents in quick succession dealt a blow to its international reputation. But cabinet secretary for transport and infrastructure Michael Kamau tells Barbara Njau that he is confident that the government's effective response to these events, and its commitment to developing the country's infrastructure, will help cement Kenya's position as a leading investment destination in east Africa.
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