Essays about: "Africa"

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  1. 1. COVID-19 MEASURES AND DEMOCRACY IN WEST AFRICA A case study of Nigeria and Ghana

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Bright Osas Osamwonyi; [2021-07-20]
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    Abstract : In trying to respond to the covid19 pandemic, the government in nascent democracies like Nigeriaand Ghana initiated measures and policies to mitigate the adverse effect of the pandemic. Measuressuch as lockdowns, public health measures and social distancing measures, were enacted althoughthese measures were needed but the implementation of these measures affected democratic principles especially the egalitarian principle of democracy. READ MORE

  3. 2. Determinants of Chinese Foreign Direct Investment in Africa - A panel data analysis

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Olle Frendin; Emil Törnqvist; [2021-07-07]
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    Abstract : This thesis examines how different recipient country determinants influence Chinese investors' decisions where to invest in Africa and whether the financial crisis in 2008 has induced a shift in the type of FDI investors engage in. With the help of panel data, this thesis analyses the FDI stock and determinants for 41 different countries in Africa over the period 2003-2018. READ MORE

  4. 3. 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 withinAfrica as an emerging market, bringing to light the policies and actions of the differentgovernments that contribute to stimulate the market. The study looks at policies and actions thatdirectly relate to fintech and those that relate to venture capital and brings out the connectionbetween both. READ MORE

  5. 4. Internationalization and business networks: From a network outsider to an insider A multiple case study in Rwanda

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Sandro Aničić; Erik Broström; [2021-06-28]
    Keywords : Business networks; Network facilitators; Network insidership; Africa; Rwanda;

    Abstract : MSc in International Business and Trade.... READ MORE

  6. 5. THE EU’S ALLOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT AID – NORMATIVE OR STRATEGIC? - An analysis of aid distribution to African countries in relation to the inflow of Chinese FDI

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Fanny Nilsson; [2021-06-22]
    Keywords : European Union; China; Africa; aid; FDI; normative power;

    Abstract : Based on the European Union’s self-image of being a normative power and a ‘force for good’ in the world, this thesis examines the EU's role as an international aid donor. The EU’s development policy has developed during the last decades, and in line with its normative self-image the EU has established a set of idealist criteria that is meant to guide its aid allocation to developing countries. READ MORE