Africa's Stalled Development
Subtitle: International Causes and Cures
Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers
Published: January 2003
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 150
ISBN-13: 9781588261168
Subjects: Development economics; POLITICS & GOVERNMENT; Politics/International Relations; Economic conditions; Business / Economics / Finance; Technical assistance; Political Science; Politics and government; Africa; Economic policy; Development - Economic Development; Public Policy - Economic Policy; International Relations - Diplomacy; 1960-; Debts, External
Description: This thoughtful discussion probes the international roots of Africa's civil conflicts and lackluster economies. Analyzing an unwitting system that creates a set of incentives inimical to development, the authors offer a new way of thinking about Africa's development dilemmas and the policy options for addressing them. Weak states, aid dependence, crushing debt, and enclave economies, argue the authors, create disincentives for long-term economic growth and even peace. The nature of Africa's interaction with the international system often supports these negative features; thus, the remedy must come from a radical restructuring of that relationship. Africa's Stalled Development heeds that call by presenting specific and innovative prescriptions for change that are sure to stimulate a much-needed debate. -- Publisher description.