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...

After a decade of steadily growing foreign direct investment (FDI) in extractives, Tanzania is now facing a virtual 'take off'' in extractive FDI. One of the concerns related to these investments is whether the foreign investors are linking up sufficiently with local firms through localized...

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