Globalization of foreign investment in Africa : the role of Europe, China and India.

The 21st Century era of globalization has opened up many investment alternatives for Africa. This book examines the role of FDI in Africa's socio-economic development with reference to Europe and two economic powers in Asia - China and India.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Bodomo, Adams
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: United Kingdom : Emerald Group Publishing, 2017.
©20
Edición:First edition.
Temas:
Investments, Foreign > Africa.
Investissements étrangers > Afrique.
Development economics & emerging economies.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Finance.
Investments, Foreign
Africa
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Front Cover
  • The Globalization of Foreign Investment in Africa
  • Copyright Page
  • Contents
  • Notes
  • Acknowledgements
  • Foreword
  • Chapter 1 Introduction: Globalizing Foreign Investment in Africa
  • 1.1. Socio-Economic Theories
  • 1.2. Socio-Political Theories
  • 1.3. Socio-Cultural Theories
  • Chapter 2 Conceptual Groundings: The Role of FDI in National Development
  • 2.1. Introduction
  • 2.2. FDI: Definitions and Conceptualizations
  • 2.3. Arguments for FDI
  • 2.4. Arguments against FDI
  • 2.5. Conclusion: We Need FDI
  • Note
  • Chapter 3 Looking Back into History: European Investment in Africa3.1. Introduction
  • 3.2. Historical Overview
  • 3.3. Essential Features and Constraints of European Investment in Africa
  • 3.3.1. European Socio-Economic Conditionalities
  • 3.3.2. The Export of Global Socio-Political Values
  • 3.3.3. European Views of Africa as a Humanitarian Burden
  • 3.4. How Europe Can Re-Invent Itself in Africa
  • 3.4.1. Let Politics Be Politics and Investment Be Investment
  • 3.4.2. Trade and Investment, Not Aid
  • 3.4.3. The Role of the African Diaspora
  • 3.5. Conclusion
  • Chapter 4 In Comes the Dragon: Chinese Investment in Africa4.1. Introduction
  • 4.2. Features of Chinese Investment in Africa: A Paradigm Shift
  • 4.2.1. Conditions of Engagement But No Conditionalities
  • 4.2.2. Equality of Partnerships
  • 4.2.3. Aid Versus Investment
  • 4.3. Global Growth Companies
  • 4.4. Chinaâ#x80;#x99;s Success in Africa: Lessons for Other Investors
  • 4.5. Conclusion
  • Note
  • Chapter 5 The Elephant Stands Up to the Dragon: Indiaâ#x80;#x99;s 21st Century Investment Initiatives as a Reaction to China in Africa
  • 5.1. Introduction
  • 5.2. History of Indian Investment Presence in Africa5.3. Indian Awakening in Africa: Evaluating Investment Initiatives
  • 5.4. How Unique Does India Want to Be?
  • 5.5. Conclusion
  • Notes
  • Chapter 6 Newer Alternative Foreign Investment Sources in the 21st Century
  • 6.1. Introduction
  • 6.2. The GEEP or the â#x80;#x98;BRICSâ#x80;#x99;
  • 6.2.1. Brazil
  • 6.2.2. Russia
  • 6.3. Rising Asian Stars: Turkey and Indonesia
  • 6.3.1. Turkey
  • 6.3.2. Indonesia
  • 6.3.3. Other Asian Players
  • 6.4. Central and South America: Cuba and Beyond
  • 6.5. Conclusion
  • Notes
  • Chapter 7 The Lion Must Roar: Towards an Africa-Driven Investment Policy in an Era of Globalization7.1. Introduction: Critiquing Africaâ#x80;#x93;China relations
  • 7.2. The Fallacy of the â#x80;#x98;Win-Win-Winâ#x80;#x99; Hypothesis for Africa, China and the West
  • 7.2.1. WWW-Hypothesis
  • 7.2.2. Four Formal Arguments against an Africaâ#x80;#x93;Chinaâ#x80;#x93;West Trilateralism Hypothesis
  • 7.2.2.1. Why Africa as a Locus for Chinaâ#x80;#x93;West Cooperation?
  • 7.2.2.2. Benefits for Who?
  • 7.2.2.3. The Albatross of Differences in Diplomatic Philosophies
  • 7.2.2.4. Lessons from Contemporary Scenarios

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