Unlocking Africa's potential
Subtitle: the role of corporate South Africa in strengthening Africa's private sector
By: edited by Neuma Grobbelaar and Hany Besada
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Johannesburg
Language: eng
Number of pages: 294
ISBN-13: 9781919969060
Subjects: International business enterprises; Commerce; Multinationales Unternehmen; Economic policy; Corporations; Wirtschaftsbeziehungen
Other titles: Role of corporate South Africa in strengthening Africa's private sector
Description: "Since 1994, South Africa firms have emerged as some of the largest investors in the rest of Africa. Present in a wide range of sectors across the continent, they have been involved in changing not only Africa's cityscapes and societies, but also, significantly, the conduct of business in the region. This volume draws together authors from different parts of the world who are keenly interested in the development of Africa's private sector. Based in part on the research that the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) has conducted on the experiences of South African companies in 9 countries across the continent, the volume takes as its standpoint the view that sustainable development in Africa can only be achieved if the private sector is allowed to flourish. Highlighting the importance of public-private partnership in achieving this vision, it offers recommendations on how to strengthen the private sector in Africa for policy-makers interested in the continent's development."--P. [4] of cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Introductio and overview; title: Part 1. South Africa corporate engagement with Africa; title: - Part 2. Perspectives on South African investment in the rest of Africa; title: - Part 3. Improving the business environment in Africa: the role of NEPAD, the APRM and other tools; title: - Part 4. South African sectoral case studies.