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  2. Research Unit People, Policy and Performance, North West University, Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom 2520, South Africa

    Willem A. Naudé (Director of WorkWell) (Director of WorkWell)

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Gries, T., Naudé, W. (2005). On Global Economic Growth and the Challenge Facing Africa. In: Gilroy, B.M., Gries, T., Naudé, W.A. (eds) Multinational Enterprises, Foreign Direct Investment and Growth in Africa. Contributions to Economics. Physica-Verlag HD. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-7908-1610-8_2

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