Transfer of technology through foreign investment in Africa : creating an enabling environment

Abstract

This document is a monograph series on foreign private investment in Africa, focusing on the transfer of technology through foreign investment, particularly in Ghana, Tanzania, and Burundi. It examines the policy, institutional, legal, and incentive frameworks for technology transfer, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in each country. The monograph emphasizes the need for creating an enabling environment to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and facilitate technology transfer, which is crucial for economic development. It also discusses the role of multinational corporations, the importance of local capacity building, and the need for effective policies and regulations to ensure that technology transfer contributes to sustainable development and industrial transformation in Africa.