If African developing countries are to benefit fully from the current boom in foreign direct investment (FDI) in extractives (i.e. mining and oil/gas), it is essential that the foreign investors foster linkages to the local economy. Traditionally, extractive FDI in Africa has been seen as the...

Intro -- Table of contents -- Preface -- Part I. Introduction -- 1. Multinational corporations and local firms in emerging economies: An introduction / Eric Rugraff and Michael W. Hansen -- Part II. Studies of spillovers and linkages between multinational corporations and local firms -- 2. The...