Includes bibliographical references. Economic development in Africa report 2014: Catalysing investment for transformative growth in Africa. (2014). Geneva, Switzerland: United Nations.

Introduction -- Chapter 1: Investment, growth and transformation in Africa: Some stylized facts -- Chapter 2: Understanding the determinants of investment in Africa -- Chapter 3: Policies for catalysing investment in Africa: National and regional aspects -- A. Boosting the level and rate of investment -- B. Ensuring that investment goes to strategic or priority sectors -- C. Improving the productivity or quality of investment -- Chapter 4: Policies for catalysing investment in Africa: International aspects -- A. Strengthening linkages between local and foreign enterprises -- B. Stemming capital flight to boost investment -- C. Boosting investment through aid -- D. Boosting investment through fostering international trade -- Chapter 5: Catalysing investment for transformative growth in Africa: Main findings and recommendation -- A. Introduction -- B. Main findings C. Main messages and recommendations -- References -- UNCTAD at fifty: A brief overview of UNCTAD's work on Africa