Political economy of foreign direct investments in Africa: critical reflections

This chapter aims to highlight that, in the context of neoliberalism and globalisation, Africa has been a rise in FDIs from all corners of the world. FDIs have contributed to Africa's economic growth, infrastructure development and job creation. However, FDIs has, to some extent, affected domestic businesses; and it creates dualistic economic structures, which worsen income inequality.

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Human Science Research Council SA
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2026-05-22
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https://doi.org/10.14749/32362488
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International Business and FDI
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Political economy of foreign direct investments in Africa: critical reflections

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Political economy of foreign direct investments in Africa: critical reflections

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Abstract

This chapter aims to highlight that, in the context of neoliberalism and globalisation, Africa has been a rise in FDIs from all corners of the world. FDIs have contributed to Africa's economic growth, infrastructure development and job creation. However, FDIs has, to some extent, affected domestic businesses; and it creates dualistic economic structures, which worsen income inequality.

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