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Foreign Direct Investment and International Trade in Africa

In: The Palgrave Handbook of International Trade and Development in Africa

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  • Elikplimi Komla Agbloyor

    (University of Ghana Business School)

  • Joseph Dery Nyeadi

    (SDD-UBIDS)

  • Pieter Opperman

    (School of Management, Stellenbosch Business School)

  • Boakye Dankwah

    (University of Ghana Business School)

Abstract

Foreign direct investment (FDI) and international trade have been on the rise in Africa in recent years following trade liberalization of most African economies. FDIs and trade have contributed to an increase in investments, capital formation, exchange rate stability, economic growth, and economic development in Africa. This chapter provides an understanding of FDI and trade relationships drawing on the empirical and theoretical literature as well as the experience of African countries. We discuss the various theories of FDI flows as well as trade flows. The chapter provides an overview of FDI and trade in Africa. The chapter also discussed the drivers of FDI and trade in Africa and provided stylize facts on FDI and trade in Africa. The chapter also discusses the contributions of FDIs and trade to economic growth and development in the region and the roles governments play in FDI flows and trade.

Suggested Citation

  • Elikplimi Komla Agbloyor & Joseph Dery Nyeadi & Pieter Opperman & Boakye Dankwah, 2024. "Foreign Direct Investment and International Trade in Africa," Springer Books, in: Matthew Kofi Ocran & Joshua Yindenaba Abor (ed.), The Palgrave Handbook of International Trade and Development in Africa, chapter 0, pages 341-361, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-031-65715-3_18
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-65715-3_18
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