Economic Transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa - The Way Forward (Hardcover)

Sub-Saharan Africa is vastly diverse, and the 49 countries of the region range significantly in terms of population, size and economic scale. The region also differs in topography, climate, history, culture, languages and political systems. Given this vast diversity, it is, accordingly, difficult to draw general conclusions about the continent's economic performance as a whole. Additionally, the lack of current statistics for several countries makes it difficult to make accurate assessments of economic conditions. Nevertheless, some broad comparisons can be made: of the world's developing areas, sub-Saharan Africa has the worst record in virtually all of the most important social and economic indicators: the region has the lowest gross national income per head, the lowest life expectancy at birth, the lowest youth literacy rate, the highest rate of adult HIV infection and the highest number of children not living past five years of age. This volume begins by examining recent economic developments and trends. It then looks at the major economic constraints the region has faced in recent years, breaking down those constraints as either 'external' (e.g. terms of trade) over which the individual countries have but limited control, or 'internal' (e.g. governance and economic policy), over which there is more control. The book concludes by arguing that, despite the notable challenges cited above, sub-Saharan Africa is poised for a transformation, based on closer regional economic co-operation, a growing middle class, increased demand for locally produced goods and services, and a young population.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Europa Introduction to...
Release date:	April 2021
First published:	2021
Authors:	Donald Sparks
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	60
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-49868-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Economic forecasting Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Development economics Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Political economy Promotions
LSN:	0-367-49868-5
Barcode:	9780367498689

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