African development : making sense of the issues and actors /
Todd J. Moss.
- 2nd ed.
- Boulder, Colo : Lynne Rienner Publishers, Inc, 2011.
- xi, 283 p : ill ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-274) and index.
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 growth puzzle -- Economic reform and the politics of adjustment -- The international aid system -- Debt burdens and debt relief -- Poverty, human development, and HIV/AIDS -- Regionalism and globalization -- The African Union and regional institutions -- Africa and world trade -- Private investment and the business environment -- Conclusion -- Some concluding themes.