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Debates on African development continue to downplay the achievement
of the continent: economic achievements are diminished and the
perception of a conflict prone continent continues. Many of the
policy prescriptions externally imposed on African countries have
done little to transform the continent largely because they have
been conceived and applied without context. Using literature from
diverse origins, this book expands our knowledge about Africa and
makes practical suggestions as to how successful development in a
complex, yet dynamic continent can be achieved. Widening the policy
dialogue and providing alternative thinking on the key elements and
full extent of opportunities and challenges towards achieving the
socio-economic transformation of Africa, the book moves the debate
from the rhetoric to reality. As a considered reflection on the
'Africa's transformation' narrative, it outlines the practical
pathways necessary for Africa's sustainable development, providing
policy makers and researchers with tested solutions. It will be of
interest to all scholars, students and policy professionals working
in African development, public policy, international political
economy, economic policy and politics.
Since 2000, countries across Africa have maintained over a decade
of unprecedented economic expansion in a phenomena known as 'Africa
rising'. However, despite pockets of strong economic growth, Africa
still faces major development challenges. In this important book
the contributors argue that Africa as a continent must work on
securing social and political stability and build effective
economic governance to ensure the development of a society that is
socially, economically and politically inclusive. Looking beyond
the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) the contributors highlight
what they consider to be the 12 major public policy conversations
of the continent post-2015, from the legacy of African leadership,
to the 'youth bulge' (and resulting unemployment) and climate
change. The volume presents policy makers, academics and students
with a chance to take a fresh look at urgent emerging challenges in
post-MDG African development.
Since 2000, countries across Africa have maintained over a decade
of unprecedented economic expansion in a phenomena known as 'Africa
rising'. However, despite pockets of strong economic growth, Africa
still faces major development challenges. In this important book
the contributors argue that Africa as a continent must work on
securing social and political stability and build effective
economic governance to ensure the development of a society that is
socially, economically and politically inclusive. Looking beyond
the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) the contributors highlight
what they consider to be the 12 major public policy conversations
of the continent post-2015, from the legacy of African leadership,
to the 'youth bulge' (and resulting unemployment) and climate
change. The volume presents policy makers, academics and students
with a chance to take a fresh look at urgent emerging challenges in
post-MDG African development.
Debates on African development continue to downplay the achievement
of the continent: economic achievements are diminished and the
perception of a conflict prone continent continues. Many of the
policy prescriptions externally imposed on African countries have
done little to transform the continent largely because they have
been conceived and applied without context. Using literature from
diverse origins, this book expands our knowledge about Africa and
makes practical suggestions as to how successful development in a
complex, yet dynamic continent can be achieved. Widening the policy
dialogue and providing alternative thinking on the key elements and
full extent of opportunities and challenges towards achieving the
socio-economic transformation of Africa, the book moves the debate
from the rhetoric to reality. As a considered reflection on the
'Africa's transformation' narrative, it outlines the practical
pathways necessary for Africa's sustainable development, providing
policy makers and researchers with tested solutions. It will be of
interest to all scholars, students and policy professionals working
in African development, public policy, international political
economy, economic policy and politics.
This book is written as a tribute to Frederick Nixson's extensive
work on industrial development in the Global South, while seeking
to actively engage with the latest arguments concerning development
economics, together with changes in manufacturing and industrial
policy that continue to shape the role of the Global South in the
international economy, the impact of the increased concentration of
global multinational corporations in that space, along with the
rise of new financing tools and debt traps. The chapters pay homage
to Fred's broad view of the international development process and
reflect his breadth of perception both theoretically and
geographically. The book targets both the scholarly and
policymaking audience.
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