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Despite Three Decades Of Preoccupation With Development In Africa, The Economies Of Most African Nations Are Still Stagnating Or Regressing. For Most Africans, Incomes Are Lower Than They Were Two Decades Ago, Health Prospects Are Poorer, Malnourishment Is Widespread, And Infrastructures And Social Institutions Are Breaking Down.An Array Of Factors Have Been Offered To Explain The Apparent Failure Of Development In Africa, Including The Colonial Legacy, Social Pluralism, Corruption, Poor Planning And Incompetent Management, Limited Inflow Of Foreign Capital, And Low Levels Of Saving And Investment. Alone Or In Combination, These Factors Are Serious Impediments To Development, But Claude Ake Contends That The Problem Is Not That Development Has Failed, But That It Was Never Really On The Agenda. He Maintains That Political Conditions In Africa Are The Greatest Impediment To Development.In This Book, Ake Traces The Evolution And Failure Of Development Policies, Including The Imf Stabilization Programs That Have Dominated International Efforts. He Identifies The Root Causes Of The Problem In The Authoritarian Political Structure Of The African States Derived From The Previous Colonial Entities. Ake Sketches The Alternatives That Are Struggling To Emerge From Calamitous Failureeconomic Development Based On Traditional Agriculture, Political Development Based On The Decentralization Of Power, And Reliance On Indigenous Communities That Have Been Providing Some Measure Of Refuge From The Coercive Power Of The Central State. Ake'S Argument May Become A New Paradigm For Development In Africa.'
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Democracy and Development in Africa'? A: The book analyzes the stagnation and regression of African economies over three decades, attributing the failure of development to political conditions rather than just economic factors.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: 'Democracy and Development in Africa' is authored by Claude Ake, a prominent African scholar known for his work on development issues.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the colonial legacy, social pluralism, corruption, and the need for political development and decentralization of power in Africa.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is well-researched and provides critical insights into development policies, making it suitable for academic study and analysis.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may show some signs of wear but is still usable.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Democracy and Development in Africa' contains 183 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Democracy and Development in Africa' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1996.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is an Illustrated edition.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the historical and political factors affecting development in Africa and explore alternative approaches to economic and political development.