Case Study Analysis #1

Case analysis #1: Foreign Direct Investment and South Africa

Based on your reading of the case identify the main issues of the case and respond elaborately to below:

• Before the Barclays acquisition in 2005, why had South Africa received so little foreign direct investment?
• If the conditions in sub-Saharan Africa are arguably worse, why are South African firms investing there?
• What should be the South African government's policies with respect to FDI?