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• The country is catching up with its UK arch-rival
• A series of infrastructure projects aim to increase the capital’s capacity - -
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Resilience reinforces the Gallic model
After a ‘good’ crisis, the French corporate landscape is preparing for a bright future, says Ross Tieman, the writer of this report
Finance: Paris learns to play to the euro’s strengths
The liquidity crisis seems largely over, but opportunities in Islamic finance should be grasped
Ile-de-France: Capital starts to expand its capacity
Infrastructure projects are intended to keep the region popular with investors
Inward Investment: Inflows stay relatively buoyant in the crisis
But former industrial strongholds are taking a battering
Rhône-Alpes Region: Aim is to be a leader of the knowledge economy
Science clusters benefit from attractive setting
Property: Grade A central office space at a premium
Government tackles issues of scarcity and good transport links
Outlook: Local opposition hampers investment strategy
Development must overcome popular resistance
Education clusters: Universities use reforms to remove barriers
Institutions are copying British and American models to improve research and efficiency
Advisers: Aid available to aspiring Francophiles
Companies can call upon a comprehensive network to help them find the right home
