; Africa ; Asia …

but positive in Africa. We suggest that amongst reasons why African women behave differently are that the conventional … non-employment. In Africa, there is a decline in paid employment which overwhelms the rise in self-employment and this is … ; dynamics ; Africa ; Asia ; Latin America …

Primary school enrolment rates are very low in francophone Africa. In order to enhance education supply, many countries …

by sub-regions, the magnitude of the colonial vestige in Africa is a significant determinant of emigration flows. Overall … European ex-colonial powers. -- Skilled migration ; Africa ; colonization ; networks ; economic reasons …

Africa. Five challenges resulting from this crisis are identified: a production challenge, an underutilization challenge, a … confidently offered. -- labor market ; health care ; Africa …

Limited access of entrepreneurs to credit constrains the creation and growth of private firms. In Africa, access to … productive entrepreneurship and private sector employment in Africa. -- credit constraints ; productive entrepreneurship …

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 …

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 …

they become leaders. -- FDI ; leaders' educational level ; return migration ; Africa …