This open access book modifies and revitalizes the concept of the ‘developmental state’ to understand the politics of emerging economy through nuanced analysis on the roles of human agency in the context of structural transformation. In other words, there is a revived interest in the...

1. The Source and Evolution of Growth -- 2. Modern Growth Theory Arguments -- 3. Growth Prototypes and Economic Policy -- 4. Economic Policy Formation and Decision Making -- 5. The Determinants of Economic Policy Formation -- 6. Targets, Instruments and Policy Implementation -- 7. Institutional...

1. The Narrative -- 2. The Quantum of Growth -- 3. Drivers of Growth in Sub Saharan Africa -- 4. Sectoral Growth in Sub Saharan Africa -- 5. Deindustrialisation in Sub Saharan Africa Explains Key Vulnerabilities in Growth and Productivity -- 6. The Labour Market in Sub Saharan Africa -- 7....

This open access book analyses the development problems of sub-Sahara Africa (SSA) from the eyes of a Korean diplomat with knowledge of the economic growth Korea has experienced in recent decades. The author argues that Africa's development challenges are not due to a lack of resources but a...

Part I Sustainability in Infrastructure Development -- Chapter 1. Resilient Off-Grid Solar PV Power Supply for Rural Communities -- Chapter 2. Alternative Dispute Resolution in Kenya -- Chapter 3. Engineering Skills Development Through Mega Construction Projects (MCPs) -- Chapter 4. A Conceptual...

Part I Transforming Infrastructure Development -- 1. Corporate Governance in South Africa: A Comparative Aspect -- 2. Hi-Tech Development of Modern Africa: Opportunities and Barriers -- 3. Information Society, Telecommunication Infrastructure, and Digital Entrepreneurship in Modern Africa -- 4....

1. Introduction -- 2. Theory and Policy -- 3. The Greek Economy as a Member of the Eurozone -- 4. The Political Economy of Integrated Growth and Development in the Greek Economy -- 5. The Greek Economy in the World -- 6. The Great Macro-Social Trends -- 7. The Great Macroeconomic Trends -- 8....