Contemporary Africa's growth and development : issues, paradox and solutions

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Contemporary Africa's growth and development : issues, paradox and solutions

Agyemang Attah-Poku

University Press of America, c2013

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [165]-169) and index

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This book examines the various factors that have influenced the growth and development process of contemporary Africa. After discussing and weighing the schools of thought that have attempted to explain the paradox of Africa's reduced growth and development in the midst of abundant resources, this volume comes up with comprehensive and detailed suggestions and recommendations to address this painful experience. This book consistently states that the average Africans, forming the overwhelming majority of the African population, are the least, if at all, to be blamed for the paradox; but rather the African leadership and its external cronies are to be fully blamed. Contemporary Africa's Growth and Development seeks a solution to the African growth and development puzzle in proper allocation and oversight of resources, vision, perseverance, courage, corruption-free and good governance, as well as concrete, provable, solid, and genuine unity.

Table of Contents

List of Figures Preface Acknowledgements Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Explanatory Theories of the Growth and Development Paradox Chapter 3 Untapped and Tapped Natural and Human Resources in Africa Chapter 4 The African Economic Picture Chapter 5 Political Instability Chapter 6 Contemporary African Political Leadership Chapter 7 Recommendations and Suggestions to Address Africa's Paradox Bibliography Index

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