Africa's stalled development

By Scott Straus, David K. Leonard

Subjects: Dette exterieure, Politics and government, Wirtschaftspolitik, Economische ontwikkeling, Africa, economic conditions, External Debts, Cooperation scientifique et technique, Politique et gouvernement, Assistance technique, Africa, social conditions, Technical assistance, Debts, external, Economic conditions, Developpement economique, Entwicklungspolitik, Economic history, Dettes exterieures, Africa, economic policy, Economische groei, Conditions economiques, Politique economique, Economic policy

Description: This thoughtful discussion probes the international roots of Africa's civil conflicts and lackluster economies. Analyzing an unwitting system that creates a set of incentives inimical to development, the authors offer a new way of thinking about Africa's development dilemmas and the policy options for addressing them. Weak states, aid dependence, crushing debt, and enclave economies, argue the authors, create disincentives for long-term economic growth and even peace. The nature of Africa's interaction with the international system often supports these negative features; thus, the remedy must come from a radical restructuring of that relationship. Africa's Stalled Development heeds that call by presenting specific and innovative prescriptions for change that are sure to stimulate a much-needed debate. -- Publisher description.