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Foreign direct investment in Africa: Performance, challenges, and responsibilities

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  • Dupasquier, Chantal & Osakwe, Patrick N., 2006. "Foreign direct investment in Africa: Performance, challenges, and responsibilities," Journal of Asian Economics, Elsevier, vol. 17(2), pages 241-260, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:asieco:v:17:y:2006:i:2:p:241-260
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