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Limited partners globally agree that private equity remains an attractive asset class, but it will need to address challenges that have emerged in the last two years. "Shifting sands: limited partners' perspectives on the future of private equity" (pdf, 163kb) summarizes the views of leading LPs about the future of the PE industry.

The nuclear power industry is experiencing its biggest surge of interest and activity for 25 years. The report provides an overview of investment opportunities for utilities and the associated supply chain (pdf, 677.1kb) . We assess the attractiveness of 21 countries that are either pursuing new nuclear development or need to replace their nuclear stations. We explore the implications for the industry, and see how the upswing of interest is affecting organizations.

The success of Indians and Chinese in North America has led to a powerful reverse brain drain. As a consequence, the epicenter of innovation has begun to shift to Asia. Do Asian entrepreneurs have the key to global economic recovery? Read The phoenix effect 2009 for an in-depth analysis.

As we near the end of recession, there seems to be an upsurge in business activity and strategic transactions across industries. Sixty-seven percent of strategic growth companies are looking into new markets and product lines for investment. Is it a good time to enter emerging markets? 

Watch our discussion:

• Emerging markets: sow now, reap later
• Strategic transactions: an upward trend
• SGM companies looking at new markets
• Building a global foundation
  
  

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Finding the silver lining in the global economic slump

Despite the effects of the global recession, China’s central government has indicated the financial stimulus measures (pdf, 1.4mb)  introduced last year are taking hold, and the economy is expected to return to GDP growth in excess of 8% for 2009. Still, investors should balance the complexity of investing in another country against its opportunities. Read our recommended strategies to better understand the playing field.

Our country attractiveness indices provide scores for national renewable energy markets (pdf, 654.6kb), renewable energy infrastructures and their suitability for individual technologies. In this issue China climbed three points, tying with Germany in the All renewables index, following announcements of increased support for solar PV. Also the UK government published five key documents that will shape its renewable energy industry. Find out what else is on the horizon. 

Given the volatility in oil prices, cost containment has become a key priority for oil and gas companies. Until the market stabilizes new reserves are more likely to be added via exploration and appraisal than through acquisitions. Still, uncertain demand is making it difficult to plan forward investments. Learn more about the strategic direction of IOCs and NOCs (pdf, 438kb) and gain insight into future project plans.

How is the economic crisis affecting investments in Europe? The 2009 edition of our attractiveness survey addresses that question, reporting on the 3,718 mobile capital investments made in 42 European countries by multinationals.