Assignment Instructions: Within the context of international business and foreign direct investment (FDI) into Africa, critically analyse views that are in favour of globalisation and FDI into Africa, and those that are not. 

Ensure that your analysis includes: 

• An evaluation of sentiments in favour of, or opposed to, globalisation in the context of expansion into/within the African market through FDI strategies. Include possible strategic benefits and drawbacks for global businesses wanting to expand within Africa, for African countries receiving FDI, and for the businesses and communities of those African countries.

 

.• The argument that can be made for, and against, Africa focusing on building FDI amongst African countries. 

 

• Clear, specific, and relevant examples of global businesses, African businesses, African countries, and African communities that have benefitted from globalisation and FDI, and that have been negatively impacted by globalisation and FDI. 

 

•The possible strategic implications for global businesses investing in Africa through FDI, and how strategies may be impacted by a successful implementation of a free trade area such as the AfCTA. 

 

• Based on your critical analysis, research, and discussion, make recommendations on current and future global strategy in respect of FDI within Africa. 

 

• Clearly substantiate your analyses and assessments.