This interview dives into the topic of "Utilizing global networks and the diaspora to deliver on the strategy". Featuring Laura Suarez, Global Networks Manager at Scottish Development International and moderated by Andreas Dressler, Managing Director at FDI Center, this interview delves into:

• Different approaches to engaging global networks including the Scottish diaspora
• How these engaged networks can advocate for and support talent attraction
• Aspects of Scottish Enterprise’s FDI attraction strategy
• Gender equality within Scottish Development International

This interview is part of a monthly expert interview series within the Towards Gender Equality in FDI initiative by FDI Center. Every month, women guest speakers will be invited to speak about a particular aspect of foreign direct investment and investment promotion. These very practical conversations will highlight best practices and explore the intersection of FDI and gender equality.

For more information, please visit: https://fdi-center.com/towards-gender-equality-in-fdi-initiative/

The topic of this interview is “Gender equality via FDI: How IPAs can contribute to SDG 5”. Featuring Heather Taylor-Strauss, Economist at UN ESCAP and moderated by Andreas Dressler, Managing Director of FDI Center, this interview includes insights into:

• Why gender equality is important in FDI and investment attraction

• The degree to which FDI can play a role in promoting gender equality

• What specifically investment promotion agencies can do to increase their contribution to gender equality

• The work of UN ESCAP in the field of gender equality and FDI

• Best practice examples of IPAs working on this area

• The challenges affecting IPAs’ ability to focus on gender equality

This interview is part of a monthly expert interview series within the Towards Gender Equality in FDI initiative by FDI Center. Every month, women guest speakers will be invited to speak about a particular aspect of foreign direct investment and investment promotion. These very practical conversations will highlight best practices and explore the intersection of FDI and gender equality.

For more information, please visit: https://fdi-center.com/towards-gender-equality-in-fdi-initiative/

In this interview we discuss “The evolution of FDI project drivers and the role of incentives”. Featuring Alina Harastasanu, Director European Business Development at JobsOhio and moderated by Andreas Dressler, Managing Director at FDI Center, this interview delves into:

• The main drivers of FDI projects and how they’ve changed over time

• Insights into the decision-making processes of investors

• The impact of US federal funds on investors’ decisions, such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

• Access to incentives or the most optimal location? What really matters in the final site selection

• ️The influence of European companies and European ESG requirements on business practices in the US, including those related to SDG 5: Gender equality

This interview is part of a monthly expert interview series within the Towards Gender Equality in FDI initiative by FDI Center. Every month, women guest speakers will be invited to speak about a particular aspect of foreign direct investment and investment promotion. These very practical conversations will highlight best practices and explore the intersection of FDI and gender equality.

For more information, please visit: https://fdi-center.com/towards-gender-equality-in-fdi-initiative/