Description
Book SynopsisThis open access book analyses the development problems of sub-Sahara Africa (SSA) from the eyes of a Korean diplomat with knowledge of the economic growth Korea has experienced in recent decades. The author argues that Africa's development challenges are not due to a lack of resources but a lack of management, presenting an alternative to the traditional view that Africa's problems are caused by a lack of leadership. In exploring an approach based on mind-set and nation-building, rather than unity – which tends to promote individual or party interests rather than the broader country or national interests – the author suggests new solutions for SSA's economic growth, inspired by Korea's successful economic growth model much of which is focused on industrialisation.
This book will be of interest to researchers, policymakers, NGOs and governmental bodies in economics, development and politics studying Africa's economic development, and Korea's economic growth model.
Trade Review“The work is geared towards a general readership interested in Korea’s development process and African politics in relation to the obstacles to development.” (Joonhwa Cho, Pacific Affairs, Vol. 93 (1), 2020)
Table of ContentsPart 1: The Paradox of Sub-Saharan Africa
Chapter 1: Disillusionment and Dilemma Chapter 2: Assessing the Role of Foreign Aid, Donors and Recipients
Part 2: Rethinking the Root Causes of Africa's Under-Development
Chapter 3: Review of Conventional Explanations Chapter 4: Uncovering the Main Root Cause: The Mindset Factor
Part 3: Africa’s Incomplete Nation-Building: What is Missing?
Chapter 5: Finding the Missing Links Chapter 6: Reasons for Optimism and the Tasks at Hand
Part 4: Understanding Korean Development Model and Policies
Chapter 7: Korea's Path of Development in Retrospect Chapter 8: The Essence of the Korean Model of Development
Part 5: Implications of the Korean Development Model for Africa
Chapter 9: Applicability of the Korean Model of Development for Africa Chapter 10: Policy Recommendations for Africa Chapter 11: Engineering Rural Development for Africa
Part 6: Re-Inventing Africa’s Development from the Lessons Learned
Chapter 12: Re-Setting the Priorities Chapter 13: Enacting a Bold but Harmonious Change
