M.Tech. Business Administration. Business School. / The extant literature shows that in this new world economy, which is driven by globalization, developing countries generally and African countries in particular have shown less competiveness in their ability to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Whilst there is some literature on FDI determinants for developing countries, there is a far greater emphasis on Asian and European countries. The lack of sufficient scholarly investigation of FDI determinants in regards to developing countries in Africa provides an important rationale for focusing on this region. This study proposed to partially address this lacuna by assessing the case of one African country namely Côte d'Ivoire. Specifically, the purpose of the study was to identify the most critical factors that would enhance the capability of Côte D' Ivoire to attract FDI for its own development.

Cote d’Ivoire is a country located in West Africa, which is coming out from decades of political and military crises (2002-2011). The country is now coping with its phase of postconflict reconstruction and economic development. One of the important aspects of this phase is the socio-economic reintegration of former combatants who took part in the different conflicts. For this reason the aim of this study was to explore the socio-economic reintegration of former combatants in Cote d’Ivoire. Taking the aim of this study into consideration, the primary objectives were to first look at the situation of the socioeconomic reintegration of former combatants in Cote d’Ivoire and secondly to identify challenges affecting the socio-economic reintegration process.