The World Bank Africa Database, which is a component of Africa Development Indicators, offers a comprehensive database of about 1,200 indicators of macroeconomic, sectoral, and social indicators, covering 53 African countries. Time series of many indicators go back to 1965. Also included are...

Although manufacturing has played an important role in the growth of developing countries, Africa has lagged in this industry. This text argues that activities sharing the characteristics of manufacturing, including tourism and ICT, are beginning to play an important role in Africa, offering new...