IJIKMMENA · Vol 3, Nos 3/4 · 2014

Contribution of the Arab private sector to the development of SSA countries, Prof. Nawaf Al-Roomy

Ahlia University
Kingdom of Bahrain
Purpose

The main objective of this study is to highlight the importance and contribution of Arab investments in Africa.

Design/Methodology/Approach

Emphasis will be directed to the share of private Arab investments in African countries and the potential that these investments will have on future development in both Arab and African countries.

Findings

This study discusses the benefits that African countries obtain from Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and various other trade relations among these countries.

Original/Value of the Paper

This study will contribute to the literature on the relationship between the private sector in Arab countries and initiatives to promote development in Africa.

Keywords
Arab InvestmentsArab Free Trade ZoneForeign Direct Investments (FDI)DevelopmentTrade
Citation

 Roomy, N., A, (2014): Contribution of the Arab private sector to the development of SSA countries, International Journal of Innovation and Knowledge Management in Middle East and North Africa, Vol. 3, No. 3-4, pp. 259-284.