Over the past two decades, donors increasingly linked foreign aid to democracy objectives in sub-Saharan Africa. Yet … and how foreign aid affects the process of democratic consolidation in sub-Saharan Africa by examining two potential … consolidation. Economic aid, on the other hand, has no effect on democratic consolidation. -- Africa ; democratic consolidation …

change in Africa. Africa's development partners have devoted too few resources and too little attention to two critical …

How does aid impact democracy in sub-Saharan Africa? Drawing on existing literature, this study elaborates on the …-offs that remain unresolved. -- accountability ; Africa ; democratic consolidation ; foreign aid ; party systems …

Africa has come a long way since the economic turmoil of the 1980s, the decade of "structural adjustment". Growth has … of diversification in Africa's economies-in contrast to Asia's success stories. Structural adjustment did not change the … manufacturing and service clusters, Africa is yet to follow East Asia in integrating with the global economy in ways that add value …

. -- decentralization ; development ; local governance ; Africa …

Africa, but they also have higher failure rates. Ignoring firm exit exaggerates net employment growth. Using panel data for … prospects for employment creation. -- aid ; small enterprise ; employment ; firm exit ; Africa …