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The Primacy of Regime Survival : State Fragility and Economic Destruction in Zimbabwe
Simpson, Mark; Hawkins, Tony - 2018
1. Introduction -- 2. The Economics of State Fragility -- 3. Zimbabwe’s First Decade: Building the One-Party State and …This book analyses the past and ongoing decline of Zimbabwe under the rule of ZANU-PF, with a primary focus on the … period 1997 to the present. In contrast to much existing literature on post-independence Zimbabwe which has focused on the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013256193
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Migration, Cross-Border Trade and Development in Africa : Exploring the Role of Non-state Actors in the SADC Region
Nshimbi, Christopher Changwe (ed.); Moyo, Inocent (ed.) - 2017
such as Zimbabwe, it also discusses the role of local authorities in managing migration to achieve development. Thus, the … Chinese Migrant Entrepreneurship in a Deteriorating Socio-Economic Environment in Zimbabwe; Maureen Kademaunga -- 6. An …: Cross-Border Shopping and the Political Economy of the Zimbabwe - South African Borderland; Nedson Popiwa -- 8. The Tenacity …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012396082
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Discovering the Spirit of Ubuntu Leadership : Compassion, Community, and Respect
Ndlovu, Priscilla Mtungwa - 2016
Discovering the Spirit of Ubuntu Leadership introduces a new leadership model which takes into account the history, culture and economic environment of African women leaders to understand, discover, observe and share their personal leadership experiences.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014018612
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Power Sector Reform in SubSaharan Africa
Turkson, John K. (ed.) - 2000
As part of the wave of liberalisation sweeping most parts of the world, power sectors around the globe are coming under intense scrutiny, with some being restructured. This book presents six-country-case studies to examine the process and implementation experiences of power sector reform in...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012054143
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The Political Economy of the Great Lakes Region in Africa : The Pitfalls of Enforced Democracy and Globalization
Marysse, Stefaan (ed.); Reyntjens, Filip (ed.) - 2005
This book examines the international factors such as enforced democracy and globalization that have affected the Great Lakes region of Africa. The horrendous consequences in terms of violence and human suffering of the events in this area have been exhibited in the media, however news coverage...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012054129
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Developing Agricultural Trade : New Roles for Government in Poor Countries
Hubbard, Michael; Smith, Marisol; Ellis, Frank; Onumah, … - 2003
countries is the focus of this book. A series of case studies including India, Sri Lanka, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Ivory Coast …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012054403
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Working, Housing: Urbanizing : The International Year of Global Understanding - IYGU
Robinson, Jennifer; Scott, Allen John; Taylor, Peter J. - 2016
patterns of urbanization through historical time, (b) the role of cities as centers of production and work in a globalizing …Cities in Time and Space -- Working -- Housing -- Conclusion Remarks: Urbanization -- the Future …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012692815
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Rural Transformation in the Post Liberalization Period in Gujarat : Economic and Social Consequences
Mehta, Niti - 2018
the Employment Scenario in Gujarat -- Chapter 4 Structural Changes and Implications for Urbanization -- Chapter 5 Changing … of regional economics, rural development, and sustainable urbanization. The book is the outcome of financial support …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013199020
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Smart Cities in the Gulf : Current State, Opportunities, and Challenges
Samad, Wael A. (ed.); Azar, Elie (ed.) - 2019
In this edited volume, academics and practitioners from various disciplines investigate the challenges, opportunities and frameworks in the implementation of Smart Cities in the Gulf. The volume presents insightful analyses and identifies key lessons learned through case studies covering four...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012396627
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Transport Systems of Russian Cities : Ongoing Transformations
Blinkin, Mikhail (ed.); Koncheva, Elena (ed.) - 2016
This volume discusses post-socialist urban transport functioning and development in Russia, within the context of the country’s recent transition towards a market economy. Over the past twenty-five years, urban transport in Russia has undergone serious transformations, prompted by the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012397215