New approach towards Africa's development : Lessons from Singapore / Kofi & Akua Gyan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gyan, Kofi, author.

Gyan, Akua Aboagye, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economic development--Africa--Cross-cultural studies.

Economic development.

Economic development--Singapore--Case studies.

Africa--Economic policy.

Africa.

Singapore--Economic policy.

Singapore.

Economic policy.

Genre:

Case studies.

Cross-cultural studies.

Physical Description:

102 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Place of Publication:

Accra, Ghana : Initiators Multimedia, [2019]

Summary:

"This book is written to examine the applicability of Singapore's development strategies to contemporary developing countries in Africa. At independence Singapore experienced similar challenges as those still experienced by African countries. However, Singapore survived harsh internal conditions and pessimism from the international community by virtue of the adoption of pragmatic strategies to address problems unique to the island city-state. Singapore's experience points out that it is not the abundance of resources, but the efficiency with which even the little is managed that determines success. The book reveals that in the case of Africa, developmental ideas are abundant, but it is commitment and pragmatism (on the part of both government and people) that is lacking. This book, therefore, stands the chance of being a reference point for many years."--Back cover.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

"Foreword by prof. Ato Essuman."--Cover.

ISBN:

9789988540692

9988540698

OCLC:

1182930520