Win-Win: The Potential and Prospects of German FDI in Supporting the Structural Transformation of African Economies

Introduction: The Need for Quality Investment to Transform African Economies 1

Germany’s Unique Industrial Model Positions It as a Source for High-Quality Manufacturing FDI to Africa 4

The German Industrial Landscape in Africa 10

How to Increase German FDI in Africa’s Manufacturing Sectors: Automotives, Machinery, and Chemicals 18

Conclusion and Policy Recommendations: The Time Is Right 30

About the Authors 35

Notes 37

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 45