The relationship between foreign direct investment and economic growth in SADC region from 2000 to 2019: An econometric view

This study investigates the relationship between foreign direct investment and economic growth in SADC region from 2000 to 2019. The study utilises panel data spanning from 2000 to 2019 sourced from the World Bank. The study employs a panel ARDL and panel Error Correction Model to analyse the relationship between foreign direct investment and economic growth in SADC region. The statistical results revealed a positive statistically significant short run relationship and negative statistically significant long run relationship between foreign direct investment and economic growth.