Renewing social and economic progress in Africa : Essays in memory of Philip Ndegwa

With contributions by eminent specialists, this book analyses critical political, social and economic problems in Sub-Saharan Africa and proposes strategies and policies for revival and progress. The major themes discussed are civil wars, political instability and repression, economic crisis, unemployment, poverty, urbanisation, social development, environmental degradation, regional cooperation and globalization. The book puts forward policy approaches for reconstruction of war-torn societies, strengthening of democratic institutions and processes, health improvements, promotion of economic growth and employment, environmental regeneration and integration of African economies at regional and global levels. The essays take an integrated view of political, economic and social crisis in Africa over the last part of the twentieth century. The proposals for policy reforms are based on a sober assessment of past trends and a realistic view of changes in the global environment and the reforms currently being undertaken. The book addresses a wide audience and serves as an excellent introduction to political, social and economic developments and provides an agenda for reforms in the early years of the twenty-first century.