The History of Business in Africa

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This book offers a comprehensive study of the history of African business. By analyzing the specificities of African business culture, as well as the dynamically changing African policy context, the author sheds new light on the development of African enterprises, markets and institutions. The book covers a wide range of historical studies, starting with the earliest exchange networks, the new market opportunities resulting from European penetration, the dualism of state-owned companies and private enterprises during the twentieth century, the role of foreign direct investments and multinational companies during the 1990s, and the globalization of African business.
Presents a comprehensive study of the history of African businessOffers innovative primary research with material never published beforeCovers a broad historical perspective, from the earliest exchange networks to the globalization of African business

Presents a comprehensive study of the history of African business Offers innovative primary research with material never published before Covers a broad historical perspective, from the earliest exchange networks to the globalization of African business

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Grietjie Verhoef

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