Publication

2003 - Lynne Rienner Publishers

Language

English

Word Count

37,500 words, Guess

Page Count

150 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

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  • LibraryThing7386
  • Goodreads934985

Classifications

  • LCCHC800 .L465 2003

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.

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