Economic Growth and Development in Africa: Unde, Chitonge Hardcover..

Taylor & Francis

Economic Growth and Development in AfricaUnderstanding trends and prospects\nAuthor(s): Horman Chitonge\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138826809, 978-1138826809\nSynopsis\nIn recent years, Africa has undergone the longest period of sustained economic growth in the continents history, drawing the attention of the international media and academics alike. This book analyses the Africa Rising narrative from multidisciplinary perspectives, offering a critical assessment of the explanations given for the poor economic growth and development performance in Africa prior to the millennium and the dramatic shift towards the new Africa. \n\nBringing in perspectives from African intellectuals and scholars, many of whom have previously been overlooked in this debate, the book examines the construction of Africas economic growth and development portraits over the years. It looks at two institutions that play a vital role in .