Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-264) and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- The complexities and uncertainties of development -- The domestic context -- History and the legacy of colonialism -- Big men, personal rule and patronage politics -- Violent conflict and civil war -- Political change and democratization -- Core development questions -- Africa's slow-growth puzzle -- Economic reform and the politics of adjustment -- The international aid system -- Debt burdens and debt relief -- Poverty and human development -- Regionalism and globalization -- Regional institutions and NEPAD -- Africa and world trade -- Private investment and the business environment -- Conclusion.
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