[PDF] Social Policy And The Human Factor In Africas Economic Recovery And Development eBook

Author : Vimbai Gukwe Chivaura
Publisher :
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 29,2 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN :

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The unifying theme of the twenty papers in this volume is the search for development approaches which produce significant improvement on the livelihood of the majority of the people in Africa. Development is tackled from a wide range of angles and perspectives, but all recognise the importance of taking into account the significance of the human factor in development. Contributors are academics, government representatives, and business people. The first part defines the human factor, and shows how development is bound to fail if it is not taken into account. Papers then are grouped around the Human Factor Development and Culture; Human Factor Development and Business Organisations; The Human Factor and Leadership; and the Human Factor: Media and Politics.

Author : Punam Chuhan-Pole
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 40,47 MB
Release : 2011-06-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0821387456

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Takes an in-depth look at twenty-six economic and social development successes in Sub-Saharan African countries, and addresses how these countries have overcome major developmental challenges.

Author : J. Adésínà
Publisher : Springer
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 13,48 MB
Release : 2007-07-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0230590985

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This volume reviews Africa's past experiences of social policy, with an eye on the future. Contributions examine a range of social policy issues around healthcare, education, the labour market and social welfare, and highlight important conceptual and policy issues for rebuilding Africa.

Author : Senyo B-S. K. Adjibolosoo
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 33,6 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Africa, Sub-Saharan
ISBN :

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Acquisition of knowledge and cultural change is necessary to attain economic development in sub-Saharan African countries.

Author : P. Thandika Mkandawire
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 34,62 MB
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 155250204X

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Our Continent, Our Future presents the emerging African perspective on this complex issue. The authors use as background their own extensive experience and a collection of 30 individual studies, 25 of which were from African economists, to summarize this African perspective and articulate a path for the future. They underscore the need to be sensitive to each country's unique history and current condition. They argue for a broader policy agenda and for a much more active role for the state within what is largely a market economy. Finally, they stress that Africa must, and can, compete in an increasingly globalized world and, perhaps most importantly, that Africans must assume the leading role in defining the continent's development agenda.

Author : Jong-Dae Park
Publisher : Springer
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 33,30 MB
Release : 2018-12-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 3030039463

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This 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.

Author : Adebayo Adedeji
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 832 pages
File Size : 35,60 MB
Release : 2014-01-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1135185018

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A special session of the UN General Assembly was held in Abuja, the new Nigerian capital in May 1988. This volume reproduces the major papers, lines of discussion and conclusions of the conference.

Author : United Nations. Economic Commission for Africa
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,3 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Africa
ISBN : 9789210603928

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The 2017 Economic Report on Africa focuses on the linkages between industrialization and urbanization. Urbanization is one of Africa mega trends with profound implications for the social, economic, environmental dimensions of growth and transformation. Theory and experience demonstrate that industrialization and urbanization can be mutually reinforcing processes. It is therefore imperative to explore the linkages between urbanization and industrialization given the profound implications for structural transformation in Africa. So far, current policy narratives and frameworks on structural transformation and industrialization in Africa have largely failed to factor in the spatial and urban dimensions of industrialization, and in particular the advantages presented by productivity enhancement and agglomeration effects generated by cities. Yet, the nexus between urbanization and industrialization is of particular relevance for Agenda 2063 and the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development. Both agendas recognize urbanization as a critical factor for sustainable development. It is also important to consider urbanization and industrialization in light of Africa's engagement with the Third United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat III) to be held in Quito, Ecuador in October 2016. In this context, African policy makers have clearly recognized urbanization as an engine of structural transformation for inclusive and sustainable growth.