Books in the Politics and Development in Contemporary Africa series

International observers have lauded Rwanda as an example of an African country taking control of its own development trajectory, and as a market-friendly destination for investment. With the Kagame regime coming under increasing international scrutiny, this work looks at the impact of 'market friendly authoritarianism' in contemporary Africa.

A wide-ranging volume exploring the many aspects of women's political empowerment and development in post-war Sierra Leone.

The first comprehensive study of contemporary Malawi, providing insight into the origins of its present poverty

The first comprehensive study of contemporary Malawi, providing insight into the origins of its present poverty

An essential exploration of the DRC's hybrid forms of governance and the challenges posed in delivering vital public services.

An essential exploration of the DRC's hybrid forms of governance and the challenges posed in delivering vital public services.

A comprehensive, historical study of one of the world's largest food aid programmes, interrogating the failures of contemporary humanitarianism and the wider crisis in the global food system.

The first empirical study of the inner workings of South Africa's dysfunctional policy development process, exposing the challenges of large-scale policy overhaul and the frictions at the heart of the South African state.

A highly original account of the Liberian civil wars and their aftermath, uncovering the forgotten voices of the conflict's female child soldiers.

Explores the growing resistance to the BRICS nations in Africa

An exploration of the diverse forms of cultural and economic exchangewhich connect Africa to the rest of the global South.

Unravels the governance challenges preventing Nigeria from diversifying its economy away from oil

Explores the growing resistance to the BRICS nations in Africa

An exploration of the diverse forms of cultural and economic exchangewhich connect Africa to the rest of the global South.

An ethnographic study of how financial products and services affect inequalities and conflicts in South Africa.

An extensive ethnographic analysis of one of the world's largest refugee camps, revealing a distinct form of urbanization and its unique challenges for effective humanitarian strategies.

An in-depth ethnographic exploration of how the AIDs pandemic has played out at a local level in South Africa, revealing the importance of understanding culture for shaping effective strategies of AIDs treatment.