ABSTRACT

First Published in 1989. From his vantage point as head of the UN Economic Commission for Africa, Professor Adedeji discusses the development experience of Africa during the critical 1975–1986 period. The collection not only provides extensive factual material on global and sectoral developments but also critically evaluates the economic performance of the continent and advances ideas on methods for and approaches to ensuring a better future.

chapter |12 pages

General Introduction

part One|344 pages

Global Perspectives

chapter Chapter One|43 pages

On the Crisis in Socio-Economic Development

chapter Chapter Two|134 pages

On Africa in the World Economy

chapter |94 pages

On International Responses

chapter Chapter Four|71 pages

On African Responses

part |319 pages

Sectoral Perspectives

chapter |38 pages

Industry

chapter |28 pages

Trade

chapter |40 pages

Banking and Finance

chapter |22 pages

Science and Technology

chapter |38 pages

Public Management

chapter |29 pages

Education