The struggle to develop Africa : the failure of development theory -- The struggle to develop Africa : lessons from public choice theory -- The African economies today : an overview -- The state and a legacy of perverse economic policies -- Structural adjustment programs, the Bretton Woods...

Adopted in 2001, the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) represents a new vision to place African countries on a path toward poverty reduction, sustainable growth, and full integration in the world economy. This conference volume includes papers selected from a high-level seminar...