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23. The food industry has attracted the highest number of FDI projects - 45 projects, associated with $2.4 billion of investment in 2002-2003. However, in terms of total investment, the energy sector is by far the biggest recipient – accounting for $10 billion in 2002-2003. Other major sectors include wood products ($1 billion), consumer goods ($95 million), automotive OEM ($670 million), and metals/mining ($552 million) sectors. FDI Inflow In Russia – Sector-wise Breakup
24. Accumulated foreign investment $ 111 . 8 Billion FDI Inflow In Russia – Top Investors
30. Risks Investors’ opinion Source : questioning of foreign investors « Russia as an object of investments », polled in 2005 г. by FIAC
31. FDI confidence index A.T.Kearney in 2005 China India United States United Kingdom Poland Russia Brazil Australia Germany Hong Kong Hungary Czech Republic Turkey France Japan Mexico Spain Singapore Italy Thailand Canada Dubai/UAE South Korea Central Asia Romania Maintained ranking Moved down Moved up
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35. « If you are looking for a gold mine in the sphere of sciences and technologies, pay attention to Russia». George Schultz , Former US Secretary of State « As far as I noticed everything is not that hard and doesn’t differ from other countries » Andrew Kinghorn , Director of Internationa l Investments Knight Frank « There is much talk, particularly in the equity market, of the risks of investing in Russia, but we believe that the risks are more than counterbalanced by the opportunities, especially if you know where to find them» Steven Jennings , chairman of investment group « Renaissance Capital »