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Multinational Enterprises' Motivational Factors in Capitalizing Emerging Market Opportunities and Preparedness of Ghana

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  • Fati Bodua Seidu

    (Management Studies Department, Valley View University, Oyibi, Accra)

  • Adelaide Gyabea

    (Management Studies Department, Valley View University, Oyibi, Accra)

  • Patience B.A Yamoah

    (Management Studies Department, Valley View University, Oyibi, Accra)

Abstract

This paper explores the motivational factors that drive multinational enterprises (MNEs) to choose investment locations in emerging markets, with particular emphasis on assessing Ghana's preparedness to capitalize on these opportunities. As emerging economies continue to attract significant foreign direct investment (FDI), understanding the determinants that drive MNEs to choose specific locations is critical for host countries seeking to enhance their economic growth. The study identifies key factors such as market potential, resource availability, cost structures, institutional environment, infrastructure, and policy incentives as pivotal in shaping MNEs' investment decisions. Ghana's strategic efforts to improve its business environment, including economic reforms, infrastructure development, and favourable investment policies, are analysed to assess the country's readiness to attract and sustain MNE investments. By integrating these variables into a conceptual framework, this paper provides insights into how Ghana can strengthen its position as a prime destination for FDI, offering recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders aiming to boost the country's appeal to global investors.

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  • Fati Bodua Seidu & Adelaide Gyabea & Patience B.A Yamoah, 2026. "Multinational Enterprises' Motivational Factors in Capitalizing Emerging Market Opportunities and Preparedness of Ghana," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 10(2), pages 3528-3544, February.
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