Books in the Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development series

This edited volume discusses the role of innovation and regional integration in economic development in Africa.

This book constitutes a critical review of Nigeria's attempts to achieve rapid industrial development since independence from Britain in 1960.

This volume engages in an in-depth discussion of Nigerian politics. Written by an expert group of Nigerian researchers, the chapters provide an overarching, Afrocentric view of politics in Nigeria, from pre-colonial history to the current federal system. The book begins with a series of historical chapters analyzing the development of Nigeria from its traditional political institutions through the First Republic. After establishing the necessary historical context, the next few chapters shift the focus to specific political institutions and phenomena, including the National Assembly, local government and governance, party politics, and federalism. The remaining chapters discuss issues that continue to affect Nigerian politics: the debt crisis, oil politics in the Niger Delta, military intervention and civil-military relations, as well as nationalism and inter-group relations. Providing an overview of Nigerian politics that encompasses history, economics,and public administration, this volume will be useful to students and researchers interested in African politics, African studies, democracy, development, history, and legislative studies.

This book examines social, economic and political issues in West, Eastern and Southern Africa in relation to borders, human mobility and regional integration.

This book discusses the prospects for the development of the African continent as part of the emerging system of international relations in the twenty-first century. African countries are playing an increasingly important part in the current system of international relations. Nevertheless, even 60 years after gaining their independence, most of them are confronted with regional and global issues that are directly related to their colonial past and its influence. Due to Africäs wealth of natural and geopolitical resources, the possibility of interference in the internal affairs of African countries on the part of new and traditional global actors remains very real.Leading Africanists, together with international scholars from both international relations and African studies, examine the experience of decolonization, the impact of the emergence of a unipolar world on the African continent, and the growing influence of new international actors on the African continent in the twenty-first century. In addition, the importance of African countries¿ foreign policy concepts and ideological attitudes in the post-bipolar period is revealed. ¿This volume strengthens the intellectual bridge between Russian, African and Western scholars of international relations. Strongly recommended!¿Vladimir G. Shubin, Institute for African Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences ¿This book presents a wide range of prominent global scholars who bring a wealth of knowledge on the subject of Africa and the world.¿ Gilbert Khadiagala, Jan Smuts Professor of International Relations and Director of the African Centre for the Study of the USA (ACSUS) at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. ¿As a genuine contribution to the field of international relations and Global South Agency, this book should be in every institution of higher education¿s library.¿ Lembe Tiky, Director of Academic Development, International Studies Association.

This book examines the epistemological, political, and socio-economic consequences of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for Africa.

This volume engages in an in-depth discussion of Nigerian politics. Written by an expert group of Nigerian researchers, the chapters provide an overarching, Afrocentric view of politics in Nigeria, from pre-colonial history to the current federal system. The book begins with a series of historical chapters analyzing the development of Nigeria from its traditional political institutions through the First Republic. After establishing the necessary historical context, the next few chapters shift the focus to specific political institutions and phenomena, including the National Assembly, local government and governance, party politics, and federalism. The remaining chapters discuss issues that continue to affect Nigerian politics: the debt crisis, oil politics in the Niger Delta, military intervention and civil-military relations, as well as nationalism and inter-group relations. Providing an overview of Nigerian politics that encompasses history, economics, and public administration, this volume will be useful to students and researchers interested in African politics, African studies, democracy, development, history, and legislative studies.

This book explores why democratization processes in Sub-Saharan Africa have made so little progress despite more than two decades of multi-party politics on the subcontinent.

Chapter 1: The Political/Administrative Interface in African Countries.- Chapter 2: The governance and management of African cities: Alternative approaches and models towards transforming into successful cities of the future.- Chapter 3: Urban decay and regeneration in the African city.- Chapter 4: Local Economic Development as an Alternative Development Strategy in Southern African Cities.- Chapter 5: Evaluating the Aerotropolis Model for African Cities: The case of the Durban Aerotropolis.- Chapter 6: African Local Governments and Cities in the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals.- Chapter 7: The Changing Notion Of Democracy And Public Participation In Cities In Africa: A Time For An Alternative.- Chapter 8: South African Cities and Corruption: A Tale of Two Cities.- Chapter 9: E-Participation as a Mechanism of Stakeholder Engagement in the City of Harare.- Chapter 10: Urbanisation and Future Smart Cities: Challenges of Water and Sanitation Services.- Chapter 11: The dynamics of councillor versus traditional leadership in South African Local Government. : A study of understanding, attitudes and perceptions.- Chapter 12: Disaster Risk Management at the Local Level:  The Case of Ethekwini City Council in South Africa.- Chapter 13: Urbanisation and the quality of growth in Uganda: The challenge of structural transformation and sustainable inclusive development.- Chapter 14: African Cities in Transition: Solutions and the Way Forward.

This book is an examination of post-colonial land reforms across various African states.

This book examines the problem of accountability in two African political systems, South Africa and Nigeria.

A Tributary Model of State Formation: Ethiopia, 1600-2015 addresses the perplexing question of why a pedigreed Ethiopian state failed to transform itself into a nation-state.

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of South-South regional trade issues, with a particular focus on sustainably fostering Africa's regional trade agenda.

This edited volume focuses on economic integration, currency union, and sustainable and inclusive growth in East Africa.

The book provides a detailed analysis of the nature and determinants of finance and trade and their relationship with Africa's competitiveness. The dimensions of trade related to financial development, trade costs, development of value chains and regional integration are also studied.

Introduction: Trade Relations, Business Opportunities and Policy Instruments for Fostering Africa''s Trade.- Africa and the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement: State of Play, Implementation Challenges and Policy Recommendations in the Digital Era.- Trade Facilitation and SPS from an African Perspective.- Does Trade Facilitation Promote Bilateral Trade in Sub-Saharan Africa? Policy and Issues.- Assessing the Role of Trade Liberalization in Facilitating Trade Flows and Economic Expansion: Evidence from ECOWAS Countries.- Promoting Connectivity of Infrastructure in the Context of One Belt, One Road Initiatives: Implications for Africa in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.- The US-China Trade War: What is Africa''s Gain?.- Strengthening the Future of U.S.-Africa Trade Relations and Business Opportunities.- Understanding the Role of Aid in Enhancing Corridor Development, and Regional Integration in West Africa: Lessons and Policy Directions for the Future.- Conclusion and Recommendations: Creating an Enabling Ecosystem for Catalyzing Africa''s Digital Economy.

This book presents a holistic exploration of the banking systems in Africa. It addresses specific banking issues relevant to developing countries in general and Africa in particular, and explores the various dynamics of money and banking that separate Africa from the rest of the world.

This book investigates if and how agricultural market structures and farm constraints affect the development of dynamic food and cash crop sectors and whether these sectors can contribute to economic transformation and poverty reduction in Africa.

This book provides a systematic examination of the relationship between industrial clusters and poverty, which is analyzed using a multidimensional framework.

Part I: Development and Finance.- Part II: Financing Alternatives.

This book examines social, economic and political issues in West, Eastern and Southern Africa in relation to borders, human mobility and regional integration.

Fostering inclusive green growth in Africa means addressing existing and emerging development challenges, while efficiently managing Africa's natural capital and building resilience to environmental, social and economic risks.

Against the backdrop of the democratic transition in 1994 and the global financial crisis, the authors study how business cycles in South Africa have changed and how cycles are related to key developments in the financial markets, international trade and business sentiment in the country.

A Tributary Model of State Formation: Ethiopia, 1600-2015 addresses the perplexing question of why a pedigreed Ethiopian state failed to transform itself into a nation-state.