Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property in Africa-FDI Relationships: Institutional Capacity and Political Will

Puntos clave

• The aim is to analyze the dynamics of technology transfer and intellectual property in the context of foreign direct investment in Africa, with a focus on South Africa.
• Book review format organized to highlight key issues and existing scholarship.
• Analytical examination of institutional and policy dynamics relevant to Africa.
• Concise presentation of the implications of findings on technology transfer and intellectual property.
• Identified critical institutional factors affecting technology transfer in Africa.
• Highlighted the importance of political will for effective foreign direct investment relationships.
• Provided theoretical insights applicable to other African countries beyond South Africa.