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This book is the product of research undertaken at the African
Development Bank (AfDB) on the lessons that the continent of Africa
can draw from the role of the state in Asia's rapid economic
development in the last 50 years. The book applies a cross-national
comparative framework to analyse Africa's performance drawing
broadly on the developmental states of Asia (i.e. Japan, China,
India, Vietnam, etc.) with focus on South Korea. The book argues
that for Africa to replicate Asia's developmental success, it may
require more than just tweaking the public sector machinery.
Dedicated institutions and a citizenry capable of demanding
accountability from governments must become key ingredients of the
development strategy. The book also provides insight into the
learning experiences of Asia, in addressing key national policy
challenges i.e. land reform and quality of public administration at
the federal and local levels, enhancing technical skills, boosting
capabilities for sciences, engineering and mathematics, and
industrialization.
The main goal of this book is to put urbanization and its
challenges squarely on Africa's development agenda. Planned
urbanization can improve living conditions for the majority, help
in the expansion of the middle class, and create conditions for
economic transformation. However, many African cities have
developed haphazardly, resulting in the decline of public services,
in slum proliferation, and increases in poverty. African cities
thrive on activities characterized by easy entry and low
productivity, generally referred to as the "informal sector".
Indeed, today some urban dwellers are poorer than their cousins in
the countryside. In spite of reform attempts, many governments have
not been able to create an enabling environment, with adequate
infrastructure and institutions to sustain markets for easy
exchange and production. This study argues that with careful
policies and planning, the situation can be changed. If the recent
natural resource-led economic boom that we have seen in many
African countries is used for structural reforms and urban renewal,
African cities could become centers of economic opportunity. The
challenge for African policymakers is to ensure that urban
development is orderly and that the process is inclusive and
emphasizes the protection of the environment, hence green growth.
This book offers an in-depth analysis of the current state of the African economy and makes constructive suggestions about its future direction. The contributors argue that despite enduring challenges such as food security and employment creation, Africa faces a brighter future in sustainable growth provided that governance and policy- making are effectively employed to maintain peace, achieve greater regional collaboration and encourage private sector competitiveness. eBook available with sample pages: 0203022939
Inclusive Growth in Africa analyzes the concept of inclusion within
the challenges facing Africa's rapidly growing economies, where
rising affluence for some has been accompanied almost everywhere
with rising inequality. Using a combination of political economy
analyses, sector studies and econometric models, the contributors
delve into a range of areas associated to the new realities on the
continent. Topics covered include issues of disability, corruption,
capital flight, and their implications for economic sustainability.
There is also a discussion of the impact on development of
dependence on externally determined prices for Africa's natural
resources. Other sector analyses look at agriculture and wind
power, and the innovations required to make a difference for the
poorer majority. The book comprises of a rich array of essays on
socio-economic inclusion in Africa by authors drawn from academia,
African think tanks and international organizations. It would be of
interest to scholars and students of many disciplines, including:
Economics, Sociology, Development Studies, and African Studies.
This book is the product of research undertaken at the African
Development Bank (AfDB) on the lessons that the continent of Africa
can draw from the role of the state in Asia's rapid economic
development in the last 50 years. The book applies a cross-national
comparative framework to analyse Africa's performance drawing
broadly on the developmental states of Asia (i.e. Japan, China,
India, Vietnam, etc.) with focus on South Korea. The book argues
that for Africa to replicate Asia's developmental success, it may
require more than just tweaking the public sector machinery.
Dedicated institutions and a citizenry capable of demanding
accountability from governments must become key ingredients of the
development strategy. The book also provides insight into the
learning experiences of Asia, in addressing key national policy
challenges i.e. land reform and quality of public administration at
the federal and local levels, enhancing technical skills, boosting
capabilities for sciences, engineering and mathematics, and
industrialization.
Inclusive Growth in Africa analyzes the concept of inclusion within
the challenges facing Africa's rapidly growing economies, where
rising affluence for some has been accompanied almost everywhere
with rising inequality. Using a combination of political economy
analyses, sector studies and econometric models, the contributors
delve into a range of areas associated to the new realities on the
continent. Topics covered include issues of disability, corruption,
capital flight, and their implications for economic sustainability.
There is also a discussion of the impact on development of
dependence on externally determined prices for Africa's natural
resources. Other sector analyses look at agriculture and wind
power, and the innovations required to make a difference for the
poorer majority. The book comprises of a rich array of essays on
socio-economic inclusion in Africa by authors drawn from academia,
African think tanks and international organizations. It would be of
interest to scholars and students of many disciplines, including:
Economics, Sociology, Development Studies, and African Studies.
The main goal of this book is to put urbanization and its
challenges squarely on Africa s development agenda. Planned
urbanization can improve living conditions for the majority, help
in the expansion of the middle class, and create conditions for
economic transformation. However, many African cities have
developed haphazardly, resulting in the decline of public services,
in slum proliferation, and increases in poverty. African cities
thrive on activities characterized by easy entry and low
productivity, generally referred to as the "informal sector."
Indeed, today some urban dwellers are poorer than their cousins in
the countryside. In spite of reform attempts, many governments have
not been able to create an enabling environment, with adequate
infrastructure and institutions to sustain markets for easy
exchange and production. This study argues that with careful
policies and planning, the situation can be changed. If the recent
natural resource-led economic boom that we have seen in many
African countries is used for structural reforms and urban renewal,
African cities could become centers of economic opportunity. The
challenge for African policymakers is to ensure that urban
development is orderly and that the process is inclusive and
emphasizes the protection of the environment, hence green
growth."
Uganda in the 1970s and early 1980s was one of Africa's more tragic
economic stories. Emerging from civil war, it had to embark on
reform in the early to mid-1980s from a position of severe
political weakness. In the study, the effects of economic policy at
the aggregate level are discussed in detail, but 'snapshot'
empirical analyses of responses at the household level, both urban
and rural, are also presented. Uganda was for many years considered
to be Africa's 'worst case'; its recent recovery thus provides hope
for similar countries in the region.
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