Trends and prospects of Japanese foreign direct investment in Africa : The case of Ethiopia

Abstract

The objective of this study is to inquire into the trends and prospects of foreign direct investment flows from Japan to Africa, with special reference to Ethiopia, as background input for policy formulation in the promotion of investment to the region. In addition to the major findings highlighted in the summary and conclusion, the paper is arranged into three parts. Chapter one covers a survey of Japanese foreign direct investment in Africa, in terms of regional and sectoral distribution, and profile of sample Japanese companies hosted by the continent. The trends of economic performance and policy. Environment acting as a formidable barrier to foreign investment flows to Ethiopia during the last two decades are reviewed in the second chapter. The final chapter briefly discusses the very small amount of Japanese direct investment in the country, and ponders its future prospects.