Trade and Investment in Africa: A Research Companion

This edited volume provides coverage of international trade and investment in Africa. Trade and investment are crucial to promoting to economic growth and development, and have important policy implications for governments, and other stakeholders in economies of the global South. The book offers an extensive examination of critical issues in trade and investment, encompassing a wide range of areas such as trade policy and development, international trade, investment and economic growth, finance, payment systems, and trade development, as well as contemporary issues in international trade. It focuses on emerging, cutting-edge research on the broad areas of trade and investment, contributes significantly to contemporary literature, and informs policy design in these areas.

This distinctive, topical, and accessible work is intended for a wide range of readers interested in international trade and investment, including policymakers, practitioners, academics, researchers, and students at all levels studying international trade, economics, and finance. Overall, it serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge and understanding of international trade, investment, and economic development in today’s complex and rapidly changing global economy.

Benedict Okey Oramah is a Professor of International Trade and Finance and President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank).

Oyeyemi Kale is Group Chief Economist & Managing Director, Research & International Cooperation at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank).