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Overcoming the limits of institutional reform in Uganda
Andrews, Matt; Bategeka, Lawrence - 2013
This paper begins by noting that Uganda has been a public sector reform leader in Africa. It has pursued reforms …' in Africa (and beyond). The problem is that many of the reforms have been limited to these kinds of gains - producing new …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010333676
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My journey through the history of development economics
Thorbecke, Erik - 2018
This paper is essentially autobiographical and describes Erik Thorbecke's journey through the history of development economics between the 1950s and the present. The paper consists of four parts. First, an introduction reviews briefly his professional career as a development economist and his...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011943943
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Public savings in Africa: Do sovereign wealth funds serve development?
Addison, Tony; Lebdioui, Amir - 2022
Do sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) contribute to Africa's development? This paper assesses the objectives of SWFs (fiscal …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014322650
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India's development cooperation in Africa: The case of "Solar Mamas" who bring light
Vaidyanathan, Veda - 2023
This paper examines multiple facets of New Delhi's development cooperation with countries in Africa and argues that … in Africa and how these usher in a new dimension of 'South-South cooperation'. Second, the paper will explore the role of …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014477632
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The practice of industrial policy. Lessons for Africa: Co-ordination through an Asian lens
Lin, Justin Yifu; Vu, Khuong Minh - 2014
African countries are facing great opportunities but also formidable challenges in accelerating economic growth and sustaining a high level of economic performance. The experiences of East Asian countries may offer valuable insights for African leaders and governments in making concerted efforts...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010494231
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Assessing the inclusiveness of growth in Africa: Evidence from Cameroon, Senegal, and Tanzania
Vivien Houngbonon, Georges; Bauer, Arthur; Ndiaye, Abdoulaye - 2014
In this study, we assess the inclusiveness of growth by tracking the yearly percentage change in the household consumption of individuals over different growth spells in Cameroon, Senegal, and Tanzania. With cross-sectional data, we track the consumption of groups of individuals that share...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010494239
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Are electoral coalitions harmful for democratic consolidation in Africa?
Resnick, Danielle - 2011
Electoral coalitions are becoming increasingly popular among opposition parties in Africa because they offer many … in terms of their policy orientation. Based on a dataset spanning all opposition coalitions since 2000 in Africa …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010280093
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Historical origins of persistent inequality in Nigeria
Archibong, Belinda - 2016
Horizontal inequality by ethnic group has remained remarkably persistent for wealth, education, and access to certain services in Nigeria. While significant gains in the reduction of inequality and improvement in access have been made for more locally administered services, outcomes are stickier...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011653973
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Should Africa industrialize?
Page, John - 2011
Africa should industrialize. Without structural change it cannot sustain recent growth. Economies with more diverse and … sophisticated industrial sectors tend to grow faster. But since 1980 Africa has deindustrialized. The paper shows that between 1975 … and 2005 the size, diversity and sophistication of industry in Africa have all declined. An industrialization strategy …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010330121
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Foreign aid and decentralization: Policies for autonomy and programming for responsiveness
Dickovick, J. Tyler - 2013
Donor support for decentralization comes in two main categories: recommendations at the policy level and project activities at the programming level. At the policy level, donors promote decentralization by recommending greater autonomy for subnational actors. That is, they advocate for reforms...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010319782