Localizing Chinese Enterprises in Africa: from Myths to Policies
Year: 2015
Type: preprint
Abstract: Contrary to much of the mainstream discourse on the subject, Chinese enterprises in Africa are often highly localized and are becoming increasingly localized. Looking at data from over 400 Chinese enterprises and projects in Africa, over 85% of their workforces consist of local African workers. To facilitate further localization, African states should systematize their approach to the localization of Chinese and other foreign enterprises. Chinese enterprises themselves should increase their labor standards by increasing pay and providing better working conditions in order to close the gap with other foreign investors in Africa.
Authors: Barry Sautman, Hairong Yan
Language: English
Subfield: Strategy and Management
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2290592517