African development : making sense of the issues and actors /
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| Language: | English |
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Boulder, Colo :
Lynne Rienner Publishers, Inc,
2011.
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
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Table of Contents:
- The complexities and uncertainties of development
- The domestic context
- History and the legacy of colonialism
- Big men, personal rule, and patronage politics
- Violent conflict and civil war
- Political change and democratization
- Core development questions
- Africa's growth puzzle
- Economic reform and the politics of adjustment
- The international aid system
- Debt burdens and debt relief
- Poverty, human development, and HIV/AIDS
- Regionalism and globalization
- The African Union and regional institutions
- Africa and world trade
- Private investment and the business environment
- Conclusion
- Some concluding themes.