By Illias Bantekas and Lutz Oette. This unique textbook merges human rights law with its practice, from the courtroom to…
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This book offers a comprehensive, research-driven analysis of the persistent economic underdevelopment in Africa, with Nigeria as a central case study. It argues that Nigeria’s failure to achieve sustained growth stems from weak social institutions, corrupt governance, and mismanagement of resources—issues common across the continent, though shaped by local contexts. The book contrasts these challenges with successful development strategies in Southeast Asia, emphasizing the importance of foundational institutions.
Early chapters trace Nigeria’s institutional decline since independence, highlighting systemic barriers to progress despite abundant natural and human resources. Later sections critique widely accepted growth models—especially the overreliance on foreign direct investment—as ineffective for nations lacking a solid economic base. Instead, the book advocates for development strategies grounded in proven, context-sensitive frameworks.
Intended for readers interested in global development, the book serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, practitioners, and organizations working to promote sustainable growth in Africa.
Abdol S. Soofi and Yuqin Zhang. This book primarily deals with corporate restructuring through mergers and acquisitions (M&As). It critically…
Abdol Soofi and Yuqin Zhang. This book primarily deals with corporate restructuring through mergers and acquisitions (M&As). It critically examines…
By Michael D. Driessen. “This is among the most important recent books on religion and democracy. Michael Driessen insightfully and…
By Anthony Atkinson. Reviewed by Tom Clark. “You say you want a revolution,” sang John Lennon, before adding a characteristic…
By Dambisa Moyo. Review By Jane Wales. As the global financial crisis unfolds, those least responsible—our world’s poor—will…
Reviewed by M. Krul. “Poverty Traps” is a collection of research papers on the subject of, well, poverty traps, edited…
BY Steve Langdon, Archibald R.M. Ritter, Yiagadeesen Samy. Sub-Saharan Africa is at a turning point. The barriers to economic growth…
Reviewed by Martin Meeùs. Terrorism and other forms of political violence are more present than ever in modern societies but…
hina is now the biggest foreign player in Africa. It’s Africa’s largest trade partner, the largest infrastructure financier, and the fastest-growing source of foreign direct investment. Chinese entrepreneurs are flooding into the continent, investing in long-term assets such as factories and heavy equipment.