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Published on: 5/24/2005
Last Visited: 10/23/2006
Lincoln is working with former U.S. diplomat Carol Fleming to increase "investments in the country's textile, energy, technology and telecom" industries.
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Lincoln Group's Country Director Carol Fleming did an interview -- available on Pakistan Link -- praising the investment opportunities in Pakistan.
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Fleming said that the Lincoln Group "has realized to accelerate its plan to establish its presence in Pakistan." The Lincoln Group "responded quickly after the October 8 [2005] earthquake by deploying its teams in the earthquake region for documenting the wide range of humanitarian support." Fleming said that "since their teams were already on the ground in Pakistan, they produced a documentary portraying the utter devastation and relief efforts.She added that the video served as a reminder to the international community to continue their aid and to fulfill their promises of support." On women's rights, Fleming said "that women should not compromise on their values.She added that their company would try to enhance and assist the women's development issues." Fleming said the Lincoln Group "provides insight and influence in challenging and hostile environments. 'Our firm provides its clients access to cultures which have historically been difficult to reach through traditional Western communities'." Fleming said that the Lincoln Group "conducts market research, evaluates political situation and studies demography for the companies intending to invest in Pakistan."