Description
Book SynopsisThis open access textbook offers a critical introduction to human and economic development prospects in Africa revolving around three questions: where is Africa today, what explains the current state, and, given historical trends and what we know about the world, where do we think the continent will be in 2040? And, a final question: what can we do to create a better tomorrow? It models ambitious progress in health, demographics, agriculture, education, industrialization, technological leapfrogging, increased trade, greater stability, better governance and external support. The book reviews the future of work/jobs, poverty and the impact of climate change. A combined Closing the Gap scenario presents a forecast of what could be possible by 2040. Each chapter suggests which policies might accelerate prospects for each sector. Written in an accessible style, and supported by a range of pedagogical features, this textbook introduces undergraduate and graduate students to the contemporary human and economic development prospects in Africa.
Table of ContentsChapter 1: The Growing Gap
Chapter 2: Africa’s Current Path
Chapter 3: Health
Chapter 4: Getting to Africa's Demographic Dividend
Chapter 5: Wanted – A Revolution in Agriculture
Chapter 6: Boosting Education
Chapter 7: Poverty, Inequality and Growth
Chapter 8: Changing Productive Structures
Chapter 9: The Future of Work in Africa
Chapter 10: Technological Innovation and the Power of Leapfrogging
Chapter 11: Trade and Growth
Chapter 12: Prospects for Greater Peace
Chapter 13: Good Governance, Democracy and Development
Chapter 14: Aid, Remittances and Foreign Direct Investment
Chapter 15: Climate Change
Chapter 16: Conclusion
