Overview: Can-do culture drives growth ‘miracle’

Article forms the lead and overview article to the FT: Special Report 'Investing in Turkey 2011'. Entrepreneurial spirit has lured investors to Turkey but the current account deficit and inflation are worries, reports Daniel Dombey.

Other articles in the Special Report include:

+ Foreign relations: Policy struggles to keep up with rush of events. Unrest among its Arab neighbours has forced change, writes Tony Barber

+ Ahmet Davutoglu: Renewed confidence is on display. Daniel Dombey talks diplomacy with the foreign minister

+ EU accession: Entry is a long way off. The EU-Turkish relationship will need careful handling over the next 12 months, writes Tony Barber.

= Media: Tighter curbs limit freedom of expression.
Journalists worry at the increasing authoritarianism of the ruling AKP, says Leyla Boulton.

+ Telecoms: Growth of mobile brings opportunities. Daniel Dombey on a tale of two telecoms markets.

+ Turkish Airlines: ‘Europe’s favourite’ carrier steers a contrarian course. The network has expanded during the financial crisis

+ Retail: Young population makes for an attractive market
But investors seek more immediate returns in food

+ Energy: Security is vital to country’s role in oil and gas transit. Pipeline attacks and drilling rights remain challenges

Ancient crossroads: Konya seeks upgrade links for its industry. The city’s ambitions depends to a great extent on foreign financing, writes Daniel Dombey.