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GLOBALISATION THROUGH DIRECT INVESTMENT
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INVEST IN DENMARK: In 2005, Invest in Denmark helped 36 foreign companies to establish their businesses in Denmark, creating almost 800 new high level jobs. In 2004, the organisation helped to create almost 450 new jobs.
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FACTS
- For the third year in succession, Denmark is ranked No.1 in the world for e-readiness (IBM together with The Economist Intelligence Unit)
- Denmark is a world leader in broadband exploitation (OECD report 21 April 2006)
- Denmark joins the world’s top 3 Information and Communication Technology nations (World Economic Forum’s Global Information Technology Report, 30 March 2006)
- With economic growth of 3.4% in 2005, Denmark is an EU leader in terms of growth
- Denmark is No.1 nation on Forbes Capital Hospitality Index, a unique ranking of 135 nations that are qualified for, or receptive to, capital investment by foreign countries. (forbes.com)
- Deloitte London ranks Denmark the world’s 4th best business location
- Denmark climbs to 6th place on the global Capital Access Index (Milken Institute Capital Access Index)
- Denmark has the most business friendly climate in Europe (World Bank Doing Business Report 2006)
- Denmark is rated the world’s 4th most competitive economy (World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report 2005-2006)
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One of globalisation’s important positive effects is increased international trade and cross-border capital movement and investment. The global capital market is efficient and makes it easy to attract necessary capital for new projects, just as it contributes to global sharing of labour. Direct investments help to spread new, advanced technology and lead to greater know-how and more efficient production processes in individual countries.
The work of attracting foreign investment to Denmark is carried out by Invest in Denmark, a department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. The role of Invest in Denmark is to service foreign companies which are considering the establishment of business activities in Denmark. Invest in Denmark has staff in North America, Asia and Europe who provide advice on the opportunities Denmark can offer.
Invest in Denmark’s overall political goal is to maintain and attract foreign direct investment to Denmark, thereby strengthening the globalisation of Danish business and increasing the level of competence and knowledge. This leads to improved competitiveness for the Danish business community and contributes to the creation of healthy and attractive jobs.
http://www.investindk.com
This page forms part of the publication 'FOCUS DENMARK' as chapter 20 of 22
Publication may be found at the address http://www.netpublikationer.dk/um/7011/index.htm
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