Africa

Targeted incentives, infrastructure and policy support are crucial as the continent seeks to scale up local pharmaceutical manufacturing for public health and economic security.

The African least developed country has made significant strides in attracting foreign direct investment. What more can be done to sustain the momentum?

UNCTAD outlines measures to help the country strengthen the business climate to promote long-term growth and tackle pressing development challenges.

A new UNCTAD Policy Brief argues that enhancing the contribution of investment to the growth and development process in Africa will require three complementary policy measures: boosting the level and rate of investment; improving the productivity of new and existing investment; and ensuring that investment goes to strategic sectors deemed crucial for economic transformation and the realization of national development goals.