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