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Book SynopsisThis text offers an analysis of Africa's economic future.Has a turning point been reached in African economic recovery? Why have so few countries reached the UN growth target? Published in association with UNCTAD North America: Africa World Press
Trade Review... pulls no punches in giving a frank and impartial account....[this] slender volume makes fascinating reading. - -- Scott MacWilliam * ARAS *
... here comes a refreshing note, not a glorifying one either, but nonetheless an even-handed analysis of the continent's economic future ... The book provides valuable insights for policy makers and development experts seeking to reverse the continent's unenviable record of performance. - -- Okori Uneke * MODERN AFRICAN STUDIES *
A sound, balanced and hopeful analysis of Africa's economic future... Essential reading for Africa's policy-makers. -- Professor Gerry Helleiner, Department of Economics, University of Toronto
Table of ContentsOverview by Rubens Ricupero; introduction; growth and development in Africa - trends and prospects; the role, structure and performance of agriculture; agricultural policies, prices and production; trade, accumulation and industry; policy challenges and institutional reform.
