Introduction -- The complexities and uncertainties of development -- The domestic context -- History and the legacy of colonialism -- Big men, personal rule and patronage politics -- Violent conflict and civil war -- Political change and democratization -- Core development questions -- Africa's...

"Using quantitative and qualitative approaches to economic policy analysis in developing countries, this book examines whether ODA policies actually contribute to economic growth and human development in low and middle-income countries. By advancing the debate as to which policy and legal...