domestic economy, but it will also affect the international trading markets. In addition, it will affect the West Africa region … backbone of the economy – are severely hit. Côte d'Ivoire lags behind other developing countries in its preparedness and … economic performance towards the Knowledge Economy, its educational sector is underperforming and powerless in producing a …

will be due to population growth in Africa. Given this, any policy that influences African demography will have a … fertility and education decisions, and hence, population growth in Africa. We present the results from different scenarios for …

This essay investigates the determinants of the growth performance of Africa. I start by illustrating a broader … institutional development. After reporting results from standard growth regressions, I analyze the role of Africa’s peculiar history … influence, in and out of Africa, of the slave trades. The essay ends with critical conclusions and suggestions for further …

In recent years, the private sector has been recognized as a key engine of Africa's economic development. Yet, the most … sector countries are concentrated in Western Africa (Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Niger, Senegal and Togo), Central Africa … (Cameroun, Republic of Congo) and Eastern Africa (Kenya, Sudan, Uganda and Tanzania), with the addition of Mauritius. Countries …

Africa. We find that cooperation is greater – production is more efficient – among co-wives than among husbands and wives …