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The book provides a detailed analysis of the nature and
determinants of finance and trade and their relationship with
Africa's competitiveness. Investment is examined in its various
forms (financial vs. physical), and sources (private, public,
domestic and FDI), as well as its relation to the size of domestic
markets and export potential. The dimensions of trade related to
financial development, trade costs, development of value chains and
regional integration are also studied. The capacity of finance and
investment to boost Africa's competitiveness is assessed to inform
continent-wide economic policy.
This book examines key determinants of private sector development
in West Africa, putting special emphasis on government s cardinal
role in fostering and supporting entrepreneurship. Favorable
macroeconomic conditions are identified and it is shown that
adequate policies that contribute to economic diversification and
industrialization are likely to expand the investment base of the
economy. The book also examines new business concepts and regional
integration initiatives meant to enhance West Africa s private
sector and analyzes the role of finance in promoting development of
private firms and the extent to which corruption impedes economic
growth. All chapters are highly relevant to West Africa s current
policy challenges and therefore inform the region s ongoing policy
formulation. The empirical evidence supporting the policy
recommendations is based on both qualitative field observations and
advanced quantitative estimation techniques."
This book presents a number of key studies pertaining to the most
pressing challenges of economic regional integration in West
Africa. The issues of monetary coordination, foreign exchange
volatility, taxation, savings and macroeconomic convergence are
investigated from a regional perspective. The characteristics of
West Africa s trade policy are reviewed and assessed in comparison
to that of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The
extent to which regional integration can tackle the challenge of
unemployment is the focus of studies on labour markets. Development
of the private sector and coordination of regional cross-border
transportation are examined through the lens of economic
collaboration between Arab and African countries. The book provides
fresh new answers to persistent development questions and sheds new
light on long-held views that are either incomplete or no longer
true. It also opens new perspectives on the search for sustainable
avenues for Africa s development. In this regard, it may contribute
to the emergence of a new paradigm on Africa s development process
and its science-based, policy-oriented implementation."
The book provides a detailed analysis of the causes of West
Africa's current economic high-growth episode and proposes ways to
extend it sustainably. It examines the potential role of regional
integration through the establishment of a common currency union
and of other policy options that can enhance economic growth. The
authors suggest appropriate methods of coordination between
macroeconomic policy and industrialization to achieve higher
economic growth and also examine why pro-poor strategies have not
been successful. The book underscores the challenges and
opportunities that will arise from the structural change to the
region's economies resulting from the necessary investment in
manufacturing exports, ICT and infrastructure, which are key
vehicles for extended growth. Readers will learn how the region can
better reach its developmental goals by securing and perpetuating
political liberty and transactional freedom for all its citizens.
The book examines various aspects of Africa's external economy by
focusing on regional monetary arrangements and how they are
affected by devaluation episodes. It investigates the relationship
between current account balances, trade balances and trade openness
with respect to regional integration and regional growth patterns,
discusses obstacles to a successful regional integration and paths
to structural transformation, and studies the impact of economic
partnership on inclusive development. The book addresses
researchers and policymakers interested in development economies
and African economic development.
This book examines the impact of financing on Africa's economic
development. By exploring various financial instruments including
the role of alternative sources of funding like migrant remittances
and illicit flows, it analyses the role of financing for Africa's
macroeconomic development and other development indicators such as
infrastructure, transport, global trade, industrialisation, social
services, external indebtedness and governance. By presenting and
examining case studies on various African countries and regions,
the respective contributions investigate the capacity of
institutions to facilitate and structure the economy's funding
activities, and to strengthen the ties between finance and
development. Furthermore, they discuss various regional aspects,
such as the integration of infrastructure, harmonization of fiscal
policy, integration of financial markets, and the facilitation of
intra-regional trade and movement of capital. Given its scope, the
book will appeal to scholars of economics and development studies
with an interest in the economic development of Africa.
The book provides a detailed analysis of the nature and
determinants of finance and trade and their relationship with
Africa's competitiveness. Investment is examined in its various
forms (financial vs. physical), and sources (private, public,
domestic and FDI), as well as its relation to the size of domestic
markets and export potential. The dimensions of trade related to
financial development, trade costs, development of value chains and
regional integration are also studied. The capacity of finance and
investment to boost Africa's competitiveness is assessed to inform
continent-wide economic policy.
The book provides a detailed analysis of the causes of West
Africa's current economic high-growth episode and proposes ways to
extend it sustainably. It examines the potential role of regional
integration through the establishment of a common currency union
and of other policy options that can enhance economic growth. The
authors suggest appropriate methods of coordination between
macroeconomic policy and industrialization to achieve higher
economic growth and also examine why pro-poor strategies have not
been successful. The book underscores the challenges and
opportunities that will arise from the structural change to the
region's economies resulting from the necessary investment in
manufacturing exports, ICT and infrastructure, which are key
vehicles for extended growth. Readers will learn how the region can
better reach its developmental goals by securing and perpetuating
political liberty and transactional freedom for all its citizens.
This book examines key determinants of private sector development
in West Africa, putting special emphasis on government’s cardinal
role in fostering and supporting entrepreneurship. Favorable
macroeconomic conditions are identified and it is shown that
adequate policies that contribute to economic diversification and
industrialization are likely to expand the investment base of the
economy. The book also examines new business concepts and regional
integration initiatives meant to enhance West Africa’s private
sector and analyzes the role of finance in promoting development of
private firms and the extent to which corruption impedes economic
growth. All chapters are highly relevant to West Africa’s current
policy challenges and therefore inform the region’s ongoing
policy formulation. The empirical evidence supporting the policy
recommendations is based on both qualitative field observations and
advanced quantitative estimation techniques.
This book presents a number of key studies pertaining to the most
pressing challenges of economic regional integration in West
Africa. The issues of monetary coordination, foreign exchange
volatility, taxation, savings and macroeconomic convergence are
investigated from a regional perspective. The characteristics of
West Africa's trade policy are reviewed and assessed in comparison
to that of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The
extent to which regional integration can tackle the challenge of
unemployment is the focus of studies on labour markets. Development
of the private sector and coordination of regional cross-border
transportation are examined through the lens of economic
collaboration between Arab and African countries. The book provides
fresh new answers to persistent development questions and sheds new
light on long-held views that are either incomplete or no longer
true. It also opens new perspectives on the search for sustainable
avenues for Africa's development. In this regard, it may contribute
to the emergence of a new paradigm on Africa's development process
and its science-based, policy-oriented implementation.
This book examines the impact of financing on Africa's economic
development. By exploring various financial instruments including
the role of alternative sources of funding like migrant remittances
and illicit flows, it analyses the role of financing for Africa's
macroeconomic development and other development indicators such as
infrastructure, transport, global trade, industrialisation, social
services, external indebtedness and governance. By presenting and
examining case studies on various African countries and regions,
the respective contributions investigate the capacity of
institutions to facilitate and structure the economy's funding
activities, and to strengthen the ties between finance and
development. Furthermore, they discuss various regional aspects,
such as the integration of infrastructure, harmonization of fiscal
policy, integration of financial markets, and the facilitation of
intra-regional trade and movement of capital. Given its scope, the
book will appeal to scholars of economics and development studies
with an interest in the economic development of Africa.
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