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Explore the complex landscape of African economic progress with this academic study from Routledge. For decades, international development programs struggled to transform the economic status of African nations. Since the late 1990s, many countries have pivoted toward internal strategies to combat poverty and drive socio-economic growth. This book examines these homegrown initiatives, looking at them as potential alternatives to traditional, externally sponsored development models. This volume offers a critical evaluation of how these local frameworks function in practice. By focusing on specific case studies in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya, the text provides a detailed look at the effectiveness of domestic policy. It is an essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals interested in African politics and international relations. Understand the shift from external dependence to local agency in the quest for sustainable economic development.

Key Features

Critical evaluation of homegrown development initiatives as alternatives to externally sponsored programs.

Detailed case studies focusing on the specific economic landscapes of Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya.

In-depth analysis of socio-economic development and poverty reduction strategies implemented since the late 1990s.

Academic insights into the effectiveness of integrated frameworks designed by African nations themselves.

Part of the Routledge Studies in African Politics and International Relations series for scholarly research.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
02 April 2015
Listed Since
16 December 2011

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