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Togo : thorny transitions and misguided aid at the roots of economic misery
Kohnert, Dirk - 2011
regimes' propensity to change towards democratization and economic prosperity. They took Togo as model to test their approach … basic data deficiencies. It is open to question, whether Togo's expected economic consolidation and growth will be due to …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011334797
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Growth, colonization, and institutional development : in and out of Africa
Bertocchi, Graziella - 2011
This essay investigates the determinants of the growth performance of Africa. I start by illustrating a broader research agenda which accounts not only for basic economic and demographic factors, but also for the role of history and institutional development. After reporting results from...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009310834
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The transformation of rural labour systems in colonial and post-colonial Northern Nigeria
Kohnert, Dirk - 1986
The study attempts to highlight the interrelation between three central points in the ongoing debate on the political economy of development: viability, surplus, and class-formation. A case study of the development of rural labour systems in Northern Nigeria is meant to provide both a better...
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The white man's burden : on the effect of African resistance to European domination
Kodila-Tedika, Oasis; Asongu, Simplice A.; Cinyabuguma, … - 2016
Are there contemporary development effects of African resistance to European domination? This question is the primary issue addressed by this inquiry. We establish that African resistance has had adverse effects on post-colonial African development and discuss possible channels of such...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011496363
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Growth, Colonization, and Institutional Development : In and Out of Africa
Bertocchi, Graziella - 2011
This essay investigates the determinants of the growth performance of Africa. I start by illustrating a broader research agenda which accounts not only for basic economic and demographic factors, but also for the role of history and institutional development. After reporting results from...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013122110
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Did Colonization Matter for Growth? An Empirical Exploration into the Historical Causes of Africa's Underdevelopment
Bertocchi, Graziella; Canova, Fabio - 2014
We investigate the impact of 20th--century European colonization on growth in Africa. We find that in the 1960--88 period growth has been faster for dependencies than for colonies; for British and French colonies than for Portuguese, Belgian and Italian ones; and for countries with less economic...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014099676
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On the impact of the occult on state legitimacy and democratization aid in Africa
Kohnert, Dirk - In: Sociologus 47 (2020) 1, pp. 24-50
Unter Entwicklungsexperten und Politikern in Afrika beginnt sich die Erkenntnis durchzusetzen, daß der Einfluß des …
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No Change in Sight – Togo’s Political and Socio-Economic Development (2017 – 2019)
Kohnert, Dirk - 2019
Backed by peaceful but undemocratic presidential (2010, 2015) and legislative (2013) elections the Gnassingbé regime consolidated its power. In view of the absolute majority of the ruling party, its inclination for meaningful constitutional and electoral reforms, as demanded by the opposition...
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Togo : political and socio-economic development : (2015 - 2017)
Kohnert, Dirk - 2017
-endedly. Overriding concerns for stability in West Africa in view of growing Islamist threats in neighbouring countries as well as Togo … surpassed the national budget. Concerning the relation of illegal financial transfers to GDP Togo was leading worldwide with 76 ….3% (2008 to 2013). The business climate improved considerably nevertheless. Although Togo still counted among low income …
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Togo - 2018 : domestic politics, foreign affairs, socio-economic development
Kohnert, Dirk - 2019
Throughout the year the controversial legislative elections dominated the political landscape. Huge anti-government demonstrations that called in vain for political alternance. The legislative elections of 20 December 2018, boycotted by the major opposition parties, resulted in an easy victory...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012057309