He argues that this is possible and cites numerous examples of companies that are serving poorer markets effectively and innovatively.

(c) The requirement for international development partners able to manage risk, operate and produce results quickly and innovatively in high risk, insecure environments

Harmonizing various initiatives, collaborating regionally and across State boundaries, thinking innovatively, and pulling assets together to avoid duplication and waste of resources, are all essential in this regard.

As Padraic White, a pioneer in this field who headed the Irish Industrial Development Agency (IDA Ireland) from 1980 to 1990 argues, FDI promotion requires imagination and the ability to think innovatively.

Selling goods for export and selling the country to foreign investors is very different. As Padraic White, a pioneer in this field who headed the Irish Industrial Development Agency (IDA Ireland) from 1980 to 1990 argues, FDI promotion requires imagination and the ability to think innovatively.