Peru’s infrastructure needs a significant upgrade, and the government is looking to private investors to help fill the holes.

The public-private partnership model has proved its financial viability in the construction of hospitals in Peru, paving the way for a greater role in healthcare infrastructure and even tourism.

As corporate dependence on technology continues to grow, developing economies are grabbing a greater share of investment in data centres despite their limited amount of suitable business space.

It’s the future of manufacturing, according to many experts, but what effect will Industry 4.0 have on the flow of investment capital, and which countries will benefit most?

Lucrative contracts across England and Scotland have brought Hitachi Rail to the UK, investing millions in a manufacturing facility and creating 700 jobs.

Nigerian agrochemical business Candel is intending to use the Lekki Free Zone as a way to move beyond West Africa and become a player on the world stage.

Nigeria's oil and gas industry has long been rich in resources but poor on logistics, organisation and infrastructure. However, the new Dangote Industries refinery located in the south-west quarter of Lekki Free Zone, due for completion in 2017, looks set to transform the country's energy landscape. 

Chinese company Huawei is expanding exponentially, shipping millions of smartphones annually. But, says Karen E Thuermer, the telecommunications supplier is keen to keep it local when it comes to establishing a presence in new markets.

Germany is a major FDI player both within western Europe and globally. fDi takes a look at which cities and regions are the country's standout performers.