Essays about: "Foreign Direct Investment in south africa"

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1. 1. Venture Capital flows to fintech innovators in Africa: How governmental policy and actions affect the ecosystem and capital sources

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Giove Lee; Franklin Amabo; [2021-07-06]
   Keywords : Venture Capital; Fintech; Africa; Sub-Saharan Africa; Strategy; Fintech Entrepreneurship; Startup Capital; Funding; Investment; Policy; Economic Development;

   Abstract : This master’s thesis explores aspects of the current state of fintech and venture capital within Africa as an emerging market, bringing to light the policies and actions of the different governments that contribute to stimulate the market. The study looks at policies and actions that directly relate to fintech and those that relate to venture capital and brings out the connection between both. READ MORE

3. 2. Chinese FDI and its effect on trade for the five African countries Angola, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Mikael Lagging; [2021]
   Keywords : FDI; Imports; Exports; Chinese FDI in Africa; Chinese FDI affecting imports and exports in Africa; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This thesis evaluates the effect of Chinese Foreign direct investment (FDI) on exports and imports for the five African countries: Angola, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe using the gravitational model. The gravitational model will analyze how both inward FDI investments and Chinese investments impact import and export by using a sample of 166 partner countries over the period 2003-2012. READ MORE

4. 3. FDI Inflows and Economic Growth in South Africa from 1994 to 2013

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Lea Strauss; [2015]
   Keywords : Foreign Direct Investment; Economic Growth; Absorptive Capacity; South Africa; Extractive Resources; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Since the beginning of democracy the South African government has been increasingly trying to attract FDI into the country. South Africa is an interesting case, since despite being a middle income country and highly developed compared to other African countries, FDI does not seem to offer positive spill-over effects. READ MORE

5. 4. Entering the door to Africa – A qualitative study on the obstacles and facilitators of the southern African market

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Per Fernström; Björn Markström; [2014]
   Keywords : Africa; Southern Africa; Sub-Sahara Africa; Export; Globalization; Foreign Direct Investment; Strategy; Culture; Growth Strategies; Factors.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Background Sub-Sahara Africa has seen tremendous economic growth the last years. Between 2001-2011 six of the world’s fastest growing economies were in Sub-Sahara Africa. This makes the region a very attractive market for firms and investors interested in growing their business. READ MORE

6. 5. Promoting Research and Development in the South African Pharmaceutical Industry

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : Nadia Martin; [2007]
   Keywords : South Africa; Pharmaceutical Industry; Foreign Direct Investment;

   Abstract : South Africa is experiencing tremendous threats to its population’s health and life expectancy because of a surging HIV/AIDS epidemic and other diseases prevalent primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa. As of 2007, the provision of pharmaceuticals globally in terms of quantity and type is not sufficient to address the crisis of care and cure. READ MORE