"The authors examine the empirical evidence in support of the poverty trap view of underdevelopment. They calibrate … simple aggregate growth models in which poverty traps can arise due to either low saving or low technology at low levels of … development. They then use these models to assess the empirical relevance of poverty traps and their consequences for policy. The …

The nearly 750 million people who live in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are among the world's poorest. To foster the …

to achieve sustainable development and poverty reduction. Despite its rapid urban growth, Africa is less than halfway … than half of Africa's population will live in its cities by 2040. In the face of rapid urbanization, there is a narrow … of service delivery. This paper is organized in following chapters: chapter one discusses why is it urgent to get Africa …

Africa Development Indicators 2008/09 (ADI) provides the most detailed collection of data on Africa available in one … people interested in Africa. This year’s ADI addresses the issue of youth employment. The report shows that success in … in entering and remaining in the labor market. This edition includes the Africa Development Indicators 2008/09 Single …