Development Centre Studies Regional Integration, FDI and Competitiveness in Southern Africa
- ISBN-10
- 9264006540
- ISBN-13
- 9789264006546
- Pages
- 148
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004-10-15
- Publisher
- OECD Publishing
- Author
- Goldstein Andrea
Description
By analysing investment flows and examining the role of foreign direct investment in key industries, this book examines why Southern Africa has not become a magnet for FDI and what it needs to do to attract more investment.
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