There are limitations in the explanatory power of prevailing theories on the political economy of Africa's growth without industrialization that emphasize the resource-curse, ethnicity, neopatrimonialism, and the developmental state. This article uses a political settlements approach to explain...

The Future of Work in Africa focuses on the key themes of creating productive jobs and addressing the needs of those left behind. It highlights how global trends, especially the adoption of digital technologies, may change the nature of work in Sub-Saharan Africa by creating new opportunities...

Front Cover -- Contents -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- About the Contributors -- Executive Summary -- Abbreviations -- Overview -- Key Messages -- The Foundations of Economic Transformation through Digital Technologies -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 1 Enabling Inclusive Digital...

The power sector reform experiences of developing countries vary greatly. To help explain this from a political economy perspective, this paper reviews several dozen statistical analyses, multi-country case studies, and development practice publications. The frame of reference is the model of...