Resilience of an African Giant - Boosting Growth and Development in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Paperback, New)

The development of an effective state, a reliable infrastructure, and a dynamic private sector has long been hampered by political economy obstacles in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Resilience of an African Giant identifies these obstacles, which prevent the country from realizing its economic potential as the second-largest country in Sub-Saharan Africa, and outlines how they can be-and in some cases have been-overcome. Four instruments that have been used to boost economic development in the past and that can contribute to more development in the future are explored in the book: coordination among those who control or influence policy, application of new technologies, leveraging of external anchors, and development of social accountability networks. This book pulls together an impressive body of research on the exemplary transition of a country from a state of conflict to a post-conflict situation, and from there toward becoming a country with legitimate institutions created by free, democratic, and transparent elections.... I therefore wholeheartedly recommend it to all who are interested in development, particularly to policy makers in my country, as well as its partners.

General

Imprint:	World Bank Publications
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2011
First published:	October 2011
Authors:	Johannes Herderschee • Kai-Alexander Kaiser • Daniel Mukoko Samba
Dimensions:	228 x 157 x 5mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	136
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-8213-8909-6
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Development economics Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Labour economics > General
LSN:	0-8213-8909-2
Barcode:	9780821389096

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