Handbook of African economic development / edited by Pádraig Carmody, (Professor in Geography, Natural Sciences, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland and Senior Research Associate, School of Tourism and Hospitality, University of Johannesburg, South Africa) and James T. Murphy, (Professor and Director, Graduate School of Geography, Clark University, US).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Carmody, Pádraig, editor.

Murphy, James T., editor.

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

Elgar handbooks in development

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economic development--Africa.

Economic development.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (606 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2024.

Summary:

"The Handbook of African Economic Development explores the diverse nature of economic advancement in Africa, spanning from pre-colonial times to the present day. Expansive in scope, it offers both orthodox and heterodox perspectives on the subject, and what it means for the continent. Going beyond traditional metanarratives, this dynamic Handbook provides a historically grounded, data-informed analysis of African economic development, taking into account external pressures and internal structural inequalities. Contributors map out the key debates surrounding the topic before assessing historical contexts, the effect of global networks, current industries and institutions, and both rural and urban developments. The Handbook contends with the future of economic development in Africa, particularly in the context of climate change, continuing decolonisation and Africapitalism. With a global team of authors providing a range of perspectives, this unique Handbook will prove crucial reading for students and scholars of African studies, development studies, geography and economics. It will also prove to be a fascinating read for anyone interested in non-conventional, postcolonial approaches to these disciplines"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: Part I: Overview

1. Introduction to the handbook of African economic development / Pádraig Carmody and James T. Murphy

2. Development theories, perspectives, and debates with a focus on Africa / Pádraig Carmody and James T. Murphy

3. African economic development: Challenges and successes (a look at the data) / James T. Murphy and Pádraig Carmody

Part II: Historical contexts

4. Pre-colonial African economies / Erik Green

5. Economic development during the height of colonialism, c. 1920-1960 / Ellen Hillbom

6. Social and economic development in Africa: Early years of political independence / Vusi Gumede

Part III: Global flows and networks

7. China and the bri(c)s in Africa: Making sense of the complexities of capabilities asymmetries / Obert Hodzi

8. Monetary policy and macroeconomic management in Africa / Christopher Adam

9. Trade and development in Africa / Rick Rowden

10. Foreign investment and aid in Africa: History, trends, theories, and prospects / Pádraig Carmody and James T. Murphy

11. Global and regional value chains in sub-saharan Africa: Governance of social standards / Stephanie Barrientos and Shane Godfrey

12. Migration/diasporas / Abel Chikanda

Part IV: Economic sectors

13. Policy and performance in African agriculture since independence: Critical reflections / Howard Stein

14. Extractive industries in Africa / Pius Siakwah

15. Manufacturing in Africa / Carol Newman

16. Financial and other services sectors in Africa / Joshua Y. Abor, Baah A. Kusi, Lordina Amoah, and Elikplimi K. Agbloyor

Part V: Institutions and development

17. Governance and politics / Pierre Englebert and Kari Siegenthaler

18. Property and land tenure / Sandra F. Joireman

19. Gender and development / Vera Acheampong and Abena D. Oduro

20. Race, capitalism, and development / Luísa Calvete Portela Barbosa

Part VI: Rural development and livelihoods

21. Livelihoods, poverty, and development / Francis Owusu and Thanyani Madzivhandila

22. Smallholder agriculture and agrarian livelihoods / Agnes Andersson and Selorm Kobla Kugbega

23. Rural labor, depeasantization, and deagrarianization / Deborah Fahy Bryceson

24. Pastoral livelihoods in Africa / Edna Wangui

25. Fisheries / Mafaniso Hara and Fiona Nunan

26. Forestry / Charlotte Hall, Emilie Vansant, Bowy den Braber, Rasmus Skov Olesen, and Laura Vang Rasmussen

Part VII: Urban development and livelihoods

27. Urban transition and economic development in Africa / Ian E.A. Yeboah

28. Urban livelihoods / David Simon and Katherine V. Gough

29. Informality / Richard Grant

30. Infrastructure challenges: Thinking infrastructure differently for more hopeful African futures / Idalina Baptista

31. New city building in urban Africa / Martin Murray and Taru

32. Africa's middle classes: Between relative prosperity and persistent precarity / Manja Andreasson

Part VIIi: Environments

33. Climate change and Africa / Camilla Toulmin, Florence Crick, and Binyam Gebreyes

34. Political economy of climate change adaptation in Africa / Julie A. Silva, L. Jen Shaffer, and Robin Leichenko

35. Political ecologies of development / Anesu Makina and Mary Lawhon

Part IX: Futures

36. Africapitalism / Stefan Ouma

37. The decolonial turn in development in Africa / Busani Mpofu and Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni

38. Epilogue / James T. Murphy and Pádraig Carmody.

Notes:

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781800885806 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.