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Letter from the Editors: Trade and Foreign Direct Investment in Africa

Year: 2026

Type: editorial

Abstract: The first of three special issues focusing on international business in Africa, this issue addresses topics related to trade and foreign direct investment in Africa. Within this context, individual articles focus on various factors related to the African Continental Free Trade Area, access to capital and finance in Africa, foreign direct investment versus entrepreneurial growth, moving beyond commodity-based growth, better utilizing Africa’s agricultural advantages, and overcoming data accuracy issues pertaining to African development.

Source: AIB Insights

DOI: 10.46697/001c.155274

Authors: William Newburry, Desislava Dikova, Elizabeth L. Rose

Institutions: Florida International University, Vienna University of Economics and Business, Kozminski University, Indian Institute of Management Udaipur

Language: English

Topic: International Business and FDI

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7130472960

Cites: 2

Cited by: 1

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