This edited book analyses the changing links between governance, security and development in Africa as they relate to the narrative that contemporary Africa has made remarkable progress in recent years, a phenomenon popularly known as "Africa rising." The book presents a rigorous evaluation of...

This book provides exclusive information on how agribusinesses could act as the springboard for inclusive economic growth critical for socioeconomic transformation of Africa. It is a must read for academics, practitioners, policymakers, students, and all those interested in the application of...

"Over the past two decades Chinese engagement in Africa has attracted an increasing amount of global attention. In November 2006, representatives from 48 African countries, consisting of over 1,500 businesspeople and 41 heads of state, attended the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)...

Part I: Introduction and First-generation Micro Entrepreneurs -- 1.Global Perspectives on Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurship -- 2.Africa: Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurship in the Continent -- 3.Culture and Traditional Foundations of African Women Entrepreneurs -- 4.Regional Perspectives of...

This book uses money as a lens through which to analyze the social and economic impact of colonialism on African societies and institutions. It is the first book to address the monetary history of the colonial period in a comprehensive way, covering several areas of the continent and different...

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Overview Africa's Cities: Opening Doors to the World -- The low development trap - Africa's urban economies are limited to nontradable goods and services -- Crowded, disconnected, and thus costly - Africa's cities are limited to...

Africa is fast becoming an investment destination for firms operating outside the continent, and effective management is centralto the realization of organizational goals. This volume evaluates the need for management philosophies andtheories that reflect the peculiarities of the African continent.

Can Africa develop businesses beyond the extractive or agricultural sectors? What would it take for Africa to play a major role in global business? By focusing on recent changes, Scott D. Taylor demonstrates how Africa's business culture is marked by an unprecedented receptivity to private...