FDI and Local Linkages in Developing Countries: Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa

Abstract

This paper investigates the determinants of backward linkages of foreign manufacturing firms in 19 Sub-Saharan African countries. We shed light on the micro and macro level factors which contribute to a higher degree of interactions between foreign subsidiaries and local firms. Our results indicate that the time since entry of foreign firms, the presence of a local partner in the ownership structure and a finalmarket orientation are associated with higher local linkages. Finally, we lend further support to the idea that good institutions and in particular a reliable legal system are pre-conditions for boosting the linkages generated by foreign firms.


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  • PROTA F.;CONIGLIO N.D.

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Anno di pubblicazione

2013

ISSN

0305-750X

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Numero di citazioni Wos

27

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Numero di citazioni Scopus

33

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