Is This Why Africa Is
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Why Africa Is Poor
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Author : Greg Mills
language : en
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Release Date : 2012-10-01
Why Africa Is Poor written by Greg Mills and has been published by Penguin Random House South Africa this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-01 with Business & Economics categories.
Economic growth does not demand a secret formula. Good development examples now abound in East Asia and further afield in others parts of Asia, and in Central America. But why then has Africa failed to realise its potential in half a century of independence? Why Africa is Poor demonstrates that Africa is poor not because the world has denied the continent the market and financial means to compete: far from it. It has not been because of aid per se. Nor is African poverty solely a consequence of poor infrastructure or trade access, or because the necessary development and technical expertise is unavailable internationally. Why then has the continent lagged behind other developing areas when its people work hard and the continent is blessed with abundant natural resources? Stomping across the continent and the developing world in search of the answer, Greg Mills controversially shows that the main reason why Africa's people are poor is because their leaders have made this choice.
Africa And The West
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Author : Godfrey Mwakikagile
language : en
Publisher: Nova Publishers
Release Date : 2000
Africa And The West written by Godfrey Mwakikagile and has been published by Nova Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with History categories.
Besides her natural beauty, the scenery and the climate, and her abundant wildlife and natural resources, Africa is probably best known as the homeland of hundreds of millions of people who live in abject poverty. Millions are wracked by disease and blinded by ignorance. And just as many go hungry every day. But there is something else which also distinguishes Africa: lack of unity among her people. That is one of the main reasons why they were conquered by foreigners, and why Africa is still weak and poor today. There is no other continent which is endowed with so much in terms of natural resources. But there is also no other continent where it has been so easy for foreigners to take what does not belong to them. This book began as a self-examination of the African personality in an attempt to understand Africa's place in the world, especially in relation to the West.
Is This Why Africa Is
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Author : Marricke Kofi Gane
language : en
Publisher: Marrickegane Publishing
Release Date : 2014-09-05
Is This Why Africa Is written by Marricke Kofi Gane and has been published by Marrickegane Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-05 with categories.
WHAT IF AFRICA'S PROBLEMS HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CORRUPTION, BAD LEADERSHIP, ETHNIC CONFLICTS, NON-INDUSTRIALISATION ETC THAT WE HAVE BEEN SO USED TO BELIEVING? What if there are 7 deeper underlying reasons for Africa's state of affairs? What if the questions raised in this book have within them, answers on: **Why Africa has vast natural resources, yet over-dependency on external aid?; **Why the many conflicts even though we largely do not manufacture arms?; **Why the vast fertile lands, yet deaths from famine and malnutrition?; **Why the devilish scourge of corruption, though there's enough to cater for all? What if the 7 areas explored are those you least imagined were the underlying roots to Africa's problems? What if reading this book will make you want to............
It S A Continent
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Author : Astrid Madimba
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2022-07-07
It S A Continent written by Astrid Madimba and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-07 with History categories.
'We need this book' SIMON REEVE 'Illuminating' FINANCIAL TIMES Why is Africa often perceived as a single country? What role did African soldiers play in the Second World War? Who else led the charge against Apartheid in South Africa? How did an African man become one of the wealthiest people in history? It's a Continent unravels these untold stories and delves into the fascinating and diverse cultures of Africa's 54 nations. With its bold and colourful narrative, It's a Continent breaks down this vast and complex continent, chapter by chapter, focusing on each country's unique history. From ancient kingdoms to modern struggles for independence, from overlooked heroes to monumental achievements, this book shines a light on the pivotal moments that have shaped Africa's position on the global stage. This book is a corrective to the misconceptions and misrepresentations of Africa as a monolith. Through its pages, you'll discover Africa's diversity, beauty and complexity and gain a deeper appreciation for its rich heritage and contributions.
The Face Of Africa
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Author : Stan Chu Ilo
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2012-12-01
The Face Of Africa written by Stan Chu Ilo and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-01 with Social Science categories.
This book is a call on Africans and non-Africans to once more believe in the possibility of a better future for Africa. In these pages, Stan Chu Ilo writes of his experience and the experiences of many young Africans like himself who are disturbed by the present condition of Africa. He writes about the challenges facing most Africans who are growing up in the African continent without any hope of quality education, without any guarantee of adequate food, water, housing, and clothing; without any hope of getting a job, and without any prospect of living in peace with their neighbors. He writes of the sad situation of millions of young Africans who are dying of malaria and HIV/AIDS, and the African women whose fate and fortune have been shackled by a male-dominated society. He questions the bases of the existence of the failed states of Africa, who are caught up in a cycle of violence and disorder and who are not asking the right questions about the future of their nations. He argues that corruption, excessive authoritarianism, a stubborn hold on power, and lack of openness to consensus-building among some African leaders insult the cultural value of Africans with regard to a sense of community, love and solidarity. He also writes of the pain of globalization, the debt burden, immigration and trade restrictions on Africans and African countries, exploitation of ordinary Africans by fellow Africans and Western governments and business conglomerates. He wonders why many Western nations should turn their backs on Africa, when they all share some responsibility in bringing Africa to her knees. However, even though many Africans have become exhausted in the battle for national survival and fora living space to pursue their ordered ends, this book proposes that Africans should not claim perpetual victimhood, rather they should stand up once more and work for a better tomorrow, which is possible, and within their reach. Ilo insists that the imposing mountains of economic and social ruin; the rising moans and groans of numberless Africans, should not weaken the inner energy and ardent hopes of millions of Africans struggling against the untested assumption, that the cracking social, political, and economic foundations of present day Africa, are incapable of supporting the structures of a new Africa. The face of Africa today is ugly, but behind the ugly face is the beauty that has been distorted by historical and cultural factors. The present condition of Africa is only the sign of the urgent need for the peoples of Africa to brace up for the long and hard journey to reclaim their future. Ilo outlines how non-Africans who are interested in the African condition can be involved with the peoples of Africa. A proper understanding of the African continent and her peoples, her history and cultural evolution is a necessary first step for those who wish to be engaged with the Africans. His total picture approach model as the key to interpreting the African condition and in comprehensively addressing the challenges facing Africa, offers a helpful and original tool in understanding Africa. It helps to overcome the stereotypes, prejudices and paternalism which non-Africans apply in their reading of African history and their relation with the African reality. With masterly skills, a keen sense of history, a balanced perspective and objectivity, Ilo identifies the constraints to growth andinnovation in Africa in terms of the low stocks in the human-capital and cultural development. He introduces a new concept in the interpretation of the African condition: homelessness in terms of cultural and existential crises that confront Africans today. His conclusion is that cultural and human development is the irreducible decimal in any proposal for the transformation of the continent; that grassroots village-based action should be preferred over bogus and unworkable national approaches to African development.
Why Africa Has Lagged Behind Other Continents And Regions In Development
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Author : Caroline Mutuku
language : en
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Release Date : 2018-07-10
Why Africa Has Lagged Behind Other Continents And Regions In Development written by Caroline Mutuku and has been published by GRIN Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-10 with Business & Economics categories.
Academic Paper from the year 2018 in the subject Economics - Foreign Trade Theory, Trade Policy, grade: 1.3, , language: English, abstract: It is apparent that countries exhibit differences in wealth. This is some nations are considered as rich, whereas other are said to be poor. From an economic lens, it seems easier for someone to distinguish rich countries from poor ones based on the quantity of resources that are available to a given society. However, it is relatively difficult to identify in-depth information about income distribution among social groups, resources utilization and the trends of production and consumption within a given country or region (Acemoglu & Robinson, 2012). These parameters can only be determined through the use of a ‘development gauge.’ Therefore, this paper will provide a precise description of ‘development’ and attempt to explain why Africa has lagged behind other continents and regions in development.
The Mind Of Africa
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Author : Abraham, W.E.
language : en
Publisher: Sub-Saharan Publishers
Release Date : 2015-06-12
The Mind Of Africa written by Abraham, W.E. and has been published by Sub-Saharan Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-12 with Social Science categories.
William Abraham studied Philosophy at the University of Ghana, and even more Philosophy at Oxford University. Thereafter, he gained permission to take part in the competitive examination and interview for a fellowship at All Souls' College. The examination was once described, with some exaggeration, as 'the hardest exam in the world!' It included a three-hour essay. Following his success in becoming the first African fellow of All Souls, his interest in African politics quickly developed into a Pan-African perspective. The Mind of Africa, written while he was still at All Souls, was a fruit of that enlarged perspective. After several years as a Fellow, he had occasion to visit Ghana in 1962. There Kwame Nkrumah, then President of Ghana, successfully persuaded him to return to Ghana to teach at the University of Ghana, Legon and he subsequently resigned from All Souls. In 1968, he went to the United States as a visiting professor. This was followed by invitations to teach at various academic institutions there, including Berkeley and Stanford. He subsequently settled in California, where he continued to teach and research philosophy in the University of California at Santa Cruz until his retirement. The Mind of Africa appeared at a time when a number of African countries were obtaining, or fighting for, their political freedom from their colonial rulers and becoming independent nations and expecting to build new societies in accordance with their own visions and conceptions, though not necessarily jettisoning all the features of their colonial heritage. Building new societies requires appropriate ideologies and philosophies fashioned within the crucible of their cultural and historical experiences. Thus, the relation between ideology and society is taken up at the very outset of the book... The Mind of Africa is important for Africa's future and identity.
Africa Is Richer Than You Think
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Author : Vijay Mahajan
language : en
Publisher: Pearson Education
Release Date : 2009-12-15
Africa Is Richer Than You Think written by Vijay Mahajan and has been published by Pearson Education this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-12-15 with Political Science categories.
This Element is an excerpt from Africa Rising: How 900 Million African Consumers Offer More Than You Think (ISBN: 9780132339421) by Vijay Mahajan. Available in print and digital formats. Africa: more consumers, more wealth, more opportunity for your business. The average gross national income per capita across all 53 African nations in 2006 was about $1,066, more than $200 above India’s. This wealth represents a huge potential market. Serving this market means overcoming myriad challenges, but entrepreneurs across Africa are already feeding a fast-growing demand for every conceivable consumer good and service....
Wake Up Africa
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Author : Peter Ojiaku
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-05-24
Wake Up Africa written by Peter Ojiaku and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-24 with categories.
This mindset-challenging book tells the story of how Africa should be, and not what it is. Africa is blessed with wealth ranging from oil and mineral resources to human resources, yet she remains in the dark ages, because her citizens are still in mental slavery. Civilization started from Africa, but today Africa is behind, because Africans have refused to liberate their minds from the shackles of colonialism. Postcolonial Africa looks worse off than she was in the beginning.The author, a leader and life coach, with this book, seeks to address the ills of Africa in government, parenting and the society. He seeks to urge Africans to realization of their true self and claiming their rightful place as leaders.Wake up Africa is garnished with popular sayings from great African philosophers like Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King, and others, in a bid to spur the sleeping giant into wakefulness. It is a page turner and incites the mind of its readers, to soul searching and discovering their potentials.
Africa Through An Economic Lens
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Author : Amadou Sy
language : en
Publisher: Brookings Institution Press
Release Date : 2018-07-31
Africa Through An Economic Lens written by Amadou Sy and has been published by Brookings Institution Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-31 with Business & Economics categories.
A broad vision for economic progress in Africa A more peaceful and prosperous Africa is in everyone’s interest. Such an Africa would translate into more trade and investment, more jobs, and more security for all. Africa is now at a crossroads and the right path, if taken, could lead the continent closer to reaching its growth and human development objectives. As one banker recently said, it is no longer a matter of “Why Africa?” but “How Africa?” Using economic policy analysis, this book examines the vision for achieving this idea of “How Africa?” through the cooperative actions of the African Union, Africa’s private sector, civil society, women, and youth. It looks at the continent’s progress in delivering on this vision, specifically its ability and progress in maintaining momentum, sharing the benefits of growth, and financing its development. The book also looks at risks and opportunities that are part of this vision—such as population growth, urbanization, and technological changes, and the role that countries such as the United States and China, as well as institutional and private sector partners, can play in achieving Africa’s vision. This book offers a vision of Africa that puts together all the pieces of the puzzle to help inform policymakers from all disciplines. Policymakers and political commentators in the United States and elsewhere typically look at Africa through discrete lenses that focus on specific elements of what is happening on the continent, from security concerns to trade disputes to humanitarian crises. This tendency to focus narrowly, however, gives a fragmented and incomplete vision of the continent. A broader economic lens helps refocus the vision of Africa and is necessary if one wants to have a meaningful impact on policies to achieve sustainable and inclusive economic growth. The book takes care to understand and study the vision that Africans themselves have of their continent. It is also forward looking in its focus on trends and risks such as population growth, rapid urbanization, and technological change.