Some sectoral experiences with FDI in Africa

None of the discussion to date should be taken to imply that FDI should be abandoned in designing development strategies for Africa. But it does suggest that existing approaches to attracting FDI in the expectation that these will kickstart domestic capital formation and strengthen productivity performance have not been successful. As such, future efforts to harness the potential contribution of FDI require a shift in perspective to how it can better serve development goals in light of the structural constraints and resource gaps facing the region. The place to begin that discussion is probably at the sectoral level.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Reduced Inequalities

Partnerships for the Goals