FINANCE AND CONTINENTAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FINANCE AND CONTINENTAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Author: MARCO KAMANGO

Publisher: SWEDENGS EDITIONS

Published: 2020-07-16

Total Pages: 309

ISBN-13: 2808309767

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Public domestic resources remain a major instrument of development plan via the financial part as they are the largest numerically with a total external financial flows into Africa amounted to $200 billion and domestic taxes $530 billion (OECD, AFDB,2014). In this book, the international economist and transcontinental expert Marco Kamango Wembulua Albertovich proposes as the direct key to financial sustainability and African self-sufficiency, domestic resources in association with proactive leadership and continental commitment at both the political and institutional levels for achieving a successful national then continental development.

African Financial Ecosystem
African Financial Ecosystem

Author: Dr. Jean-Denis Gabikini

Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers

Published: 2024-11-08

Total Pages: 155

ISBN-13:

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Historically and contextually, various integration models were experimented with by colonial powers, but these systems largely collapsed post-independence. For instance, the French attempted to maintain cohesion but prioritized their own interests, leading to fragmentation. Efforts in East and West Africa similarly faltered, as each nation pursued its own agenda without a unified political will. South Africa made a notable attempt, but integration never materialized; it would have required a different approach, such as the adoption of a SADC currency. The recent endeavors of AES countries and Zimbabwe’s new currency inject fresh dynamics into this ecosystem. Concurrently, the rise of new technologies presents both challenges and opportunities for financial integration. Public organizations and pan-African institutions play crucial roles in navigating this journey, where the political dimension holds significant sway. Additionally, international dynamics, exemplified by initiatives like those of the BRICs, further influence the landscape. Taken together, these elements paint an intriguing picture, fostering discussions on the African ecosystem and brainstorming plausible solutions. The ultimate aim is to achieve, within a reasonable timeframe, a monetary union and a common African currency.

Crowdfunding and Sustainable Urban Development in Emerging Economies
Crowdfunding and Sustainable Urban Development in Emerging Economies

Author: Benna, Umar G.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2018-02-28

Total Pages: 367

ISBN-13: 1522539530

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Economic and societal systems continually evolve as the needs and demands of society change. With the development of new technologies, research, and discoveries, various opportunities emerge for venture development and developing economies. Crowdfunding and Sustainable Urban Development in Emerging Economies provides innovative research on current issues in the rise of new platforms for digital activities, a collaborative economy, crowdsourcing, crowdfunding, and other activities that are shaping developing countries. Highlighting a range of pertinent topics, such as infrastructure finance, tertiary educational institutions, and urban sustainability, this book is an important resource for academicians, practitioners, researchers, and students.

International Development
International Development

Author: Bruce Currie-Alder

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2014-02-27

Total Pages: 1127

ISBN-13: 0191651699

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Thinking on development informs and inspires the actions of people, organizations, and states in their continuous effort to invent a better world. This volume examines the ideas behind development: their origins, how they have changed and spread over time, and how they may evolve over the coming decades. It also examines how the real-life experiences of different countries and organizations have been inspired by, and contributed to, thinking on development. The extent to which development 'works' depends in part on particular local, historical, or institutional contexts. General policy prescriptions fail when the necessary conditions that make them work are either absent, ignored, or poorly understood. There is a need to grasp how people understand their own development experience. If the countries of the world are varied in every way, from their initial conditions to the degree of their openness to outside money and influence, and success is not centred in any one group, it stands to reason that there cannot be a single recipe for development. Each chapter provides an analytical survey of thinking about development that highlights debates and takes into account critical perspectives. It includes contributions from scholars and practitioners from the global North and the global South, spanning at least two generations and multiple disciplines. It will be a key reference on the concepts and theories of development - their origins, evolution, and trajectories - and act as a resource for scholars, graduate students, and practitioners.

Making the African Continental Free Trade Agreement a Success
Making the African Continental Free Trade Agreement a Success

Author: Albert G. Zeufack

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2024-04-05

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1040006027

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In 2019, African heads of state and governments launched in fanfare the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), a historic agreement for economic transformation across the continent. But now comes the hard bit: how to make the agreement a success? In this book, senior experts from across the world come together to provide a comprehensive analysis of the conditions needed for AfCFTA to successfully spur economic development in Africa. It puts forward three foundations for success: demography dividend, digital economy, and economic diversification. In addition to trade policy, the book recommends that African policymakers should strengthen fiscal and monetary policy coordination, adopt and implement the appropriate regulatory environment, and build suitable connectivity infrastructure. The stakes are high. If implemented correctly, the book argues that AfCFTA could speed up trade within Africa, which could double every five years. Success would mean growth, investment, changing trade patterns, jobs, economic transformation, poverty reduction, and a continental market for services. Driven by concrete, evidence-based strategies for long-term growth, this book is an essential read for policy makers, development practitioners, economics researchers, and everyone with an interest in the future of Africa.

The Eagle and the Springbok
The Eagle and the Springbok

Author: Adekeye Adebajo

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2023-06-23

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 1000911632

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Nigeria and South Africa account for about a third of Africa’s economic might, and have led much of its conict management initiatives over the last three decades. Both account for at least 60 per cent of the economy of their respective sub-regions in West and Southern Africa. The success of political and economic integration in Africa thus rests heavily on the shoulders of these two regional powers who have both collaborated and competed with each other in a complex relationship that is Africa’s most indispensable. Nigeria remains among South Africa’s largest trading partners in Africa, while both countries have cooperated in building the institutions of the African Union (AU). Both countries have also had a tremendous cultural impact on the continent in terms of Nollywood movies and the expansion of South Africa’s corporate sector into Africa. This book assesses Nigeria/South Africa relations in the areas of politics, economics, and culture within the context of rivalries and hegemony. Biographical proles are also provided of important gures from both countries.

African Development, African Transformation
African Development, African Transformation

Author: Landry Signé

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2018-11-08

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 1108642845

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Africa is home to many of the world's fastest-growing economies. This powerful book traces new continental institutions for development and their capacity to affect economic growth, regional integration, and international cooperation in Africa. It also assesses Africa's ability to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union's Agenda 2063. As the continent's most ambitious development initiative since independence, the African Union Development Agency (or AUDA, previously known as the New Partnership for Africa's Development or NEPAD) provides an excellent case study for examining how an African-based, continent-wide development institution emerged. Inspired by the ideas of Pan-Africanism and the African Renaissance, NEPAD was created to bring Africa into the globalizing world, to close the gap between developing and developed countries, to enhance economic growth, and to eradicate poverty. Almost two decades after NEPAD's creation and it was given its transformation into AUDA, this brilliant book examines its role in achieving these goals.

The Palgrave Handbook of African Political Economy
The Palgrave Handbook of African Political Economy

Author: Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-06-23

Total Pages: 1099

ISBN-13: 3030389227

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This handbook constitutes a specialist single compendium that analyses African political economy in its theoretical, historical and policy dimensions. It emphasizes the uniqueness of African political economy within a global capitalist system that is ever changing and complex. Chapters in the book discuss how domestic and international political economic forces have shaped and continue to shape development outcomes on the continent. Contributors also provoke new thinking on theories and policies to better position the continent’s economy to be a critical global force. The uniqueness of the handbook lies in linking theory and praxis with the past, future, and various dimensions of the political economy of Africa.

Advancing SMEs Toward E-Commerce Policies for Sustainability
Advancing SMEs Toward E-Commerce Policies for Sustainability

Author: Potluri, Rajasekhara Mouly

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2022-12-16

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 1668457296

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When traditional shopping becomes challenging, people are inclined to shop online. Recent limitations like government-imposed quarantines, social distancing, and fear of viruses have provided opportunities for the e-commerce business to thrive. Consumers turned to digital options to bypass physical shopping environments, which will undoubtedly influence long-term buyer behavior. Advancing SMEs Toward E-Commerce Policies for Sustainability provides a fresh perspective on how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can leverage e-commerce for sustainability and considers the best practices and challenges of adoption. Covering topics such as data science, digital ethics, and blockchain, this reference work is ideal for business owners, managers, policymakers, researchers, scholars, academicians, educators, and students.

Encyclopedia of the Developing World
Encyclopedia of the Developing World

Author: Thomas M. Leonard

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-10-18

Total Pages: 1901

ISBN-13: 1135205086

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A RUSA 2007 Outstanding Reference Title The Encyclopedia of the Developing World is a comprehensive work on the historical and current status of developing countries. Containing more than 750 entries, the Encyclopedia encompasses primarily the years since 1945 and defines development broadly, addressing not only economics but also civil society and social progress. Entries cover the most important theories and measurements of development; relate historical events, movements, and concepts to development both internationally and regionally where applicable; examine the contributions of the most important persons and organizations; and detail the progress made within geographic regions and by individual countries.