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Book SynopsisThis unique work by the Centre for Conflict Resolution (CCR), Cape Town, South Africa, tracks the progress Africa has made in achieving the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) since 2000.Thirteen analytical chapters written by scholars and practitioners with expertise in the various areas covered by the eight MDGs are organized around the larger themes of political economy, structural issues, sustainable goals, and human development goals. They critically assess the progress that Africa has made towards the achievement of the MDGs, discuss how to accelerate that progress, and offer alternatives and recommendations in support of institutions in Africa that are engaged in promoting the achievement of sustainable development. Throughout, they examine the role of various actors (including the African Union; Africa's regional economic communities, the United Nations, the European Union, etc.), civil society, and other external development partners in light of their contribut
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction: The Millennium Development Goals in Africa —Charles Mutasa Part I: The Political Economy of Development in Africa Chapter 2: Rethinking the Vision for Development —Mbaya J. Kankwenda Chapter 3: Conflict and Development —Ademola Abass and Dan Kuwali Chapter 4: Governance and Development —L. Adele Jinadu Part II: Key Structural Issues for Development in Africa Chapter 5: Promoting Gender Equality and Empowering Women (MDG Three) —Zanele Khumalo and Antonia Porter Chapter 6: Developing a Global Partnership for Development (MDG Eight) —James Jonah Part III: Sustainable Development Goals in Africa Chapter 7: Eradicating Poverty and Hunger (MDG One) —Richard Mkandawire and Mandi Rukuni Chapter 8: Ensuring Environmental Sustainability (MDG Seven) —Saliem Fakir, Manisha Gulati, and Louise Scholtz Part IV: Human Development Goals in Africa Chapter 9: Achieving Universal Primary Education (MDG Two) —Francis Mkandawire Chapter 10: Reducing Child Mortality (MDG Four) —Agbessi Amouzou Chapter 11: Improving Maternal Health (MDG Five) —Grace Bantebya Kyomuhendo Chapter 12: Combating HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and Other Diseases (MDG Six) —Maureen Adudans Chapter 13: Conclusion: Beyond the Development Framework in Africa —Mark Paterson Appendices Bibliography Index
