From Civil Strife to Peace Building - Examining Private Sector Involvement in West African Reconstruction (Paperback)

This book examines peace-building efforts in the fragile West African states of Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Cote d'Ivoire, with a focus on the role of the private sector in leading the reconstruction initiatives. Given that aid and debt relief, the traditional remedies for dependency and underdevelopment, have not been effective, the private sector is increasingly viewed as a major player in the revival of regional economies. Private sector support, however, requires government intervention to improve investment climates, curb corruption, strengthen the security sector, and reduce the cost of doing business.

The contributors discuss ways in which West African governments can encourage greater involvement of business in humanitarian support with incentives that demonstrate alignment with business objectives and profit margins, making humanitarian support simple and, more importantly, profitable and sustainable for both local and foreign investors. This book will be of interest to scholars in international relations and peace-building, policy-makers, and business leaders interested in international investment.

Co-published with the Centre for International Governance Innovation

General

Imprint:	Wilfrid Laurier University Press
Country of origin:	Canada
Series:	Studies in International Governance
Release date:	November 2009
First published:	November 2009
Editors:	Hany Besada
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	312
ISBN-13:	978-1-55458-052-1
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Globalization
LSN:	1-55458-052-8
Barcode:	9781554580521

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