Discussion Post: Discovery Research
Introduction
The World Bank tracks foreign direct investment and net outflows of many countries. Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa have varying production strategies to attract foreign direct investments. This discovery research is an opportunity to research factors that attract inflows.
Directions
• Conduct a literature review and then share your discoveries in the discussion. Let the discussion scope guide your discovery research. You are required to have at least three resources.
Task
• Define foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows.
• Explain the different factors that attract inflows to Sub-Sahara African countries
• Identify the top five FDI inflow SSA countries, and outline why these countries are leaders in each situation. The economic factors and/or indicators of these top five countries should be fully considered. Graphs and/or tables should be provided in your report to illustrate your ideas
• Take on the role of a consultant and propose some persuasive recommendations to overcome challenges, grow, or maintain successful results.
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.