Africa's Future

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Africa's Future

How the past is shaping Africa's economic evolution

Geopolitics Economics

Author: Duncan Clarke

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Language: English

Published by: Profile Books

Published on: 9th February 2012

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 4 Mb

ISBN: 9781847657992


Many seek to "fix" Africa

economists, experts, politicians, gurus, cognoscenti and glitterati. But the continent conceals multiple secrets, including the Holy Grail: explanations of its saga over the previous centuries. Africa's Future tells the tale of Africa's economic evolution, revealing unique prisms for understanding the continent's panoramic story, one of triumph over the lasting influences of nature and multiple political tragedies.

Modern Africa's economic pathways

developed diverse economic pathways to betterment - yet survivalist economies litter the landscape. Its paradox of "subsistence with many faces" coexists amidst the tiny middle class, growing rich, and many more poor expected in the future.

Insights into Africa's economies and future

Clarke provides fresh and challenging insights into Africa's economies and future, offering seasoned views on a continent of unlocked potential which has witnessed many false dawns. Not "poor" but poorly managed, Africa holds greater promise, its destiny revealed by its history.

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