During the second half of the twentieth century, African states shifted away from state-led development strategies, and are now moving towards a strategy of regional economic integration. In this book, Landry Signé explores the key drivers of African policy and economic transformation,...

Introduction: Political and institutional change in Africa : an analysis of innovations in economic development strategy since state independences -- Innovation in African economic development strategy : literature review and conceptual clarification -- Theoretical and methodological framework :...

Africa is home to many of the world's fastest-growing economies. This powerful book traces new continental institutions for development and their capacity to affect economic growth, regional integration, and international cooperation in Africa. It also assesses Africa's ability to achieve the...