Developmental State of Africa in Practice - 9780367619343

Name: Developmental State of Africa in Practice - 9780367619343
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Developmental State of Africa in PracticeLooking East with Focus on South Korea\nAuthor(s): Steve Kayizzi-Mugerwa, Charles Leyeka Lufumpa\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367619343, 978-0367619343\nSynopsis\nThis book is the product of research undertaken at the African Development Bank (AfDB) on the lessons that the continent of Africa can draw from the role of the state in Asias rapid economic development in the last 50 years. The book applies a cross-national comparative framework to analyse Africas performance drawing broadly on the developmental states of Asia ([url] Japan, China, India, Vietnam, etc.) with focus on South Korea. The book argues that for Africa to replicate Asias developmental success, it may require more than just tweaking the public sector machinery. Dedicated institutions and a citizenry capable of demanding accountability from governments must become key ingredients of the development st.