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African Emigres in the United States - A Missing Link in Africa's Social and Economic Development (Hardcover, New) Loot Price: R2,763
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African Emigres in the United States - A Missing Link in Africa's Social and Economic Development (Hardcover, New): Kofi...

African Emigres in the United States - A Missing Link in Africa's Social and Economic Development (Hardcover, New)

Kofi K. Apraku

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The people of Africa emerged from colonial rule with optimism and determination to transform their society and bring prosperity to the continent, but today there is neither economic nor political freedom. In order to seize control of its destiny, Kofi Apraku contends, Africa must mobilize all of its resources, and recognize the contributions that emigrants in the United States can make toward its development. In this work, Apraku offers a comprehensive look at these emigrants, demonstrating that Africa has well-trained, experienced, and productive personnel in the United States, and that they are willing to return to their native lands only if African leaders are willing to undertake the necessary political and economic reforms.

Apraku's study addresses four main questions concerning African emigrants: Who are the skilled emigrants employed in the United States? Why did they come to America? What potential role can they play in Africa's development? and What types of reforms are needed to allow them to contribute to Africa's development? In addition, the book discusses contemporary African issues, including agriculture and food production, population growth, economic integration, diversification of African economies, privatization, democratization of political systems, and industrial policy for the 1990s. A review of failed economic policies is presented, along with suggestions for new approaches and a new emphasis on sustained economic growth and political stability. This work will be an important reference source for students of African studies and international development, as well as for international policymakers and professionals in development agencies.

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Imprint: Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of origin: United States
Release date: August 1991
First published: August 1991
Authors: Kofi K. Apraku
Dimensions: 234 x 156 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 192
Edition: New
ISBN-13: 978-0-275-93799-7
Categories: Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Development studies
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Population & demography > Immigration & emigration
Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political control & freedoms > Human rights > Civil rights & citizenship
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LSN: 0-275-93799-2
Barcode: 9780275937997

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