It's been widely reported that 2011 marked the year in which Africa received its largest ever share of global foreign direct investment (FDI). The continent received some 5.5%, up a full percent from the previous year. Africa still ranked as "the least attractive investment destination in the world," in a survey of investors. But those who already had a presence in the continent viewed it overwhelmingly positively, while those who didn't viewed its prospects dimly.
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