Transcript Delivering the UKTI Strategy

UK TRADE & INVESTMENT (UKTI)
Anthony Arkle
Energy & Infrastructure
Inward Investment Projects
4th December 2009
WHO WE ARE
UKTI is the Government organisation that helps UK
based companies succeed in international markets
and supports overseas companies bring high-quality
investment to the UK.
THE STRENGTH OF PARTNERSHIP
UKTI combines the resource of the Department for
Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and the Foreign
and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and works in
partnership with the nine English Regional
Development Agencies and the Devolved
Administrations in Scotland, Wales and
Northern Ireland.
UKTI BY NUMBERS
•2009/10 budget: £310M
•A presence in 160 locations across 98 markets
(representing 98% of global GDP)
•2,400 staff, of which:
-1,300 overseas
-1,000 in the UK
HOW WE INVOLVE BUSINESS
•The UKTI Executive Board includes 4 Non Execs
•The Asia Task Force is jointly chaired by the Business
Secretary and Lord Powell
•Joint Economic and Trade Committees (JETCOs)
•We have 11 dedicated sector teams, supported by
‘Sector Advisory Groups’, each led by a leading
industry figure
OUR TARGETS, ANNUALLY 2008/11
•Help at least 20,000 businesses exploit overseas
opportunities
•Achieve at least 525 inward investment project
successes
•Help at least 1,000 businesses increase the quantity
of R&D activity in the UK
•Improve the UK’s reputation as the international
business partner of choice
•Revenue generation target 09/10: £3m; 2010/11: £4m
DELIVERING FOR THE UK ECONOMY
A CULTURE OF DELIVERY
•£3.6Bn additional profit reported by our trade
customers
•£1 of UKTI spend generates £16 for the UK economy
•We helped 21,800 UK companies internationalise in
2008/9
•70% of those using UKTI services report significant
benefits to productivity and competitiveness
•In 2008/09 UKTI delivered 600 inward investment wins
MARKETING THE UK ECONOMY
THE UK
•Is the N.1 inward investment location in Europe
•Continues to offer a unique combination of
success, confidence, ambition, know-how and creativity
•UK companies recognise the importance of competing
in a globalised economy and of becoming leaders in
their field, not just at home but across the world
THE UK: A SPRINGBOARD FOR
GLOBAL GROWTH
The UK’s offer remains highly attractive on the back of:
•Business environment: appropriate levels of regulation,
strong IP protection and a flexible labour force
•Creativity and innovation: world-class talent, creative
and R&D excellence
•Gateway of international connections: taking
companies beyond the UK opportunity, delivering
a multiplier effect
HOW WE SUPPORT BUSINESS
FDI AND UK POLICY
•
To attract high value Foreign Direct Investment
(FDI) into the UK
•
To work with existing foreign investors to retain
and grow their business in the UK and
internationally
SERVICES FOR INWARD
INVESTORS
Professional
Support
Access to
Academia
Specialist
advice (tax,
skills)
Market
Information
Visit
Programmes
Financial
Assistance
Client
Property
Options
Regulation
Government
Departments
Suppliers &
Partners
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A strong track record in attracting FDI
• Foreign Direct Investment in the UK has risen in 2008/9 (1,744
projects – new and expansions – up 11% on last year).
• Despite the difficult economic conditions the UK maintains its
position as the number one destination for foreign investors in
Europe, and second in the world.
• Every week 673 jobs are created and every day the UK
secures nearly 5 investment decisions.
• UK is seen as an attractive commercial destination by more
nations than ever before – this year 53 countries have
invested.
• Investment projects in the UK’s high tech manufacturing sector
have increased by 18% this year.
ACCESSING INTERNATIONAL
MARKETS
•We review a company’s readiness for international
business
•We provide access to an experienced International
Trade Adviser
•We give UK businesses access to our overseas network
•We support companies to attend exhibitions overseas
•We organise inward missions to bring overseas buyers
to the UK
ACCESSING INTERNATIONAL
MARKETS
•We organise sector-based trade missions and
exploratory visits to new markets
•We support UK companies with market access to
major buyers and Governments overseas
•We provide details of business opportunities on our
website
•Companies can commission chargeable bespoke
services
CONTACTING US
+44 207 215 8000
www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk
www.youtube.com/UKTIweb
http://blog.ukti.gov.uk
www.flickr.com/ukti
www.twitter.com/ukti