This book is a collection of Policy Briefs on the issues of reconstructing economic governance in resource-rich African countries. This is the first book that covers this particular issue. Many researches have been undertaken on the causes of conflict and violence in resource-rich African countries, but the particular point in this book is how to manage the economic affairs in these countries for the benefit of the people and on a long-term and sustainable basis. The term good economic governance is used for this type of management, and we have applied the concept to a number of African countries that are richly endowed with natural resources and have suffered from various forms and intensities of conflict.
This volume presents strategies of empowerment and programs of assistance for groups that are important to strengthen governance systems and to make them more responsible to civil society.
This book examines new macroeconomic policy frameworks for Africa, and it discusses the role of policies for generating sustainable and inclusive growth. The responses of the macroeconomic policymakers in Africa to the Euro crisis and to the recent globalization trends are reviewed and analyzed. The book also analyzes the economics of the "Arab Spring" countries by focusing on the socioeconomic conditions and the economic policy factors that have led to the "Arab Spring" events. Highlighted are the cases of Egypt and Tunisia, and the new strategic and policy frameworks in these countries after the democratic changes. An agenda for comprehensive reforms is presented. (Series: African Development Perspectives Yearbook - Vol. 16)
This volume XII of the African Development Perspectives Yearbook focuses on the challenges of commodity dependence, resource curse, and export diversification in Africa. It presents policy-oriented papers and development projections aimed at addressing the reliance of African countries on a limited range of primary commodities. Through various country case studies, the book examines the state of commodity dependence, efforts to diversify exports, and vulnerabilities to crises and conflicts. It highlights issues related to the continent's abundant natural resources, particularly its strategic oil resources. Contributions discuss the resource curse in countries such as Cote d'Ivoire, Angola, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, and Nigeria, with detailed case studies on Nigeria and Cameroon emphasizing export diversification by product and function. The analysis includes necessary policy and institutional changes at national, regional, and sub-regional levels to overcome these challenges. The volume also features book reviews, notes, and up-to-date news and information. Together with volume XI, it serves as a foundation for comprehensive policy reform strategies in Africa, benefiting officials, researchers, and the global donor community engaged in Africa's development. Development practitioners and media professionals will find both volumes invaluable for insights and inspiration.
This volume XI of the African Development Perspectives Yearbook addresses the critical issue of African countries' dependence on a limited range of primary commodities. It presents policy-oriented papers, development projections, and strategies aimed at overcoming this reliance. The challenge of escaping the primary commodity trap and diversifying into new products and markets has intensified in the context of globalization and heightened international competition. The volume offers analytical surveys that examine the current state of commodity dependence across various countries, sectors, and products. It explores options for both horizontal and vertical diversification through detailed case studies, highlighting supply- and demand-side constraints that hinder successful efforts. Successful diversification cases are showcased, along with strategies for enhancing countries' and firms' positions within the global value chain. The discussion includes ways for primary commodity producers in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to leverage their resources for effective diversification. The volume also features book reviews, notes, and timely updates. This foundation for a comprehensive policy reform strategy is complemented by volume XII, which focuses on commodity dependence, resource curse, and export diversification. Both volumes serve as essential resources for officials, executives, researchers, and the global do
