Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property in Africa-FDI Relationships: An African Union Perspective

Key Points

• The aim is to analyze the role of technology transfer and intellectual property in enhancing foreign direct investment in Africa, with a focus on Ethiopia's energy sector.
• Comparative analysis of existing literature and scholarship
• Focus on Ethiopia as a case study
• Evaluation of institutional and policy frameworks
• Identification of theoretical dynamics relevant to the African context
• Highlighting key institutional dynamics affecting technology transfer
• Identifying critical policies influencing foreign direct investment
• Providing analytical implications for improving energy sector investments in Africa

Abstract