This publication conducts a cross-cutting analysis of the main development challenges in the region and offers suggestions on how to meet them. It provides an overview of West Africa's abundant resources, examining not only economic and natural resources but also human, social and cultural...

This publication conducts a cross-cutting analysis of the main development challenges in the region and offers suggestions on how to meet them. It provides an overview of West Africa's abundant resources, examining not only economic and natural resources but also human, social and cultural...

Koffi, Siméon: Sources of growth: some key factors. - S. 18. - Igue, John O.: The environment and economic growth in West Africa. - S. 48. - Okechukwu, Agugua Augustine: The place of culture in economic growth and development in West Africa. - S. 81. - Akanle, Olayinka: Culture, cultural...

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...