ANIMA recently disclosed the most recent trends of FDI in the Mediterranean. According to its observatory (MIPO), the decline has been relatively strong: 541 FDI projects in 2009 vs. 863 in 2008 (- 37%); € 56 billion in gross volumes, vs. 66 billion in 2008 (- 15%); €29 billion in net volumes (amounts corrected for the multi-stage projects), vs. 42 billion in 2008 (- 31%). However, the 4th quarter of 2009 has been the best in terms of projects and this recovery seems to continue in early 2010. To download the slides.

In order to support Syrian business leadership and expand business network on a global scale, the Syrian Enterprise and Business Centre (SEBC) and ANIMA Investment Network have inked a Memorandum of Understanding in Damascus on Tuesday 23-2-2010.

Related to a maternity leave, ANIMA Investment Network recruits an Executive Assistant, under the direct responsibility of the General Delegate for an appointment of 6+months starting at the beginning of June 2010. [Read+] (in French only)