Unlocking Sustainable Development: How Foreign Direct Investment Shapes Africa’s Future
The purpose of FDI is to bolster economic and sustainable development, but the desired goals are not always the reality. There are significant risks that host countries face with FDI involvement that could result in a declining movement towards sustainability goals. For example, FDI has the potential to enhance socio-economic inequalities by overpowering local investments, straining foreign exchange reserves and degrading environmental quality.