Politics of Trade and Industrial Policy in Africa : Forced Consensus?.

By: Soludo, CharlesContributor(s): Ogbu, Osita | Chang, Ha-Joon | Chang, Ha-JoonMaterial type: TextTextPublisher: Ottawa : International Development Research Centre, 2004Copyright date: ©2004Description: 1 online resource (376 pages)Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781552501252Subject(s): Africa -- Commercial policy | Industrial policy -- AfricaGenre/Form: Electronic books.Additional physical formats: Print version:: Politics of Trade and Industrial Policy in Africa : Forced Consensus?DDC classification: 338.96 LOC classification: HF1611 -- .P65 2004ebOnline resources: Click to View
Contents:
Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- 1. A Synthesis of Major Themes in the Political Economy of Trade and Industrialization in Africa -- 2. Democratisation, Globalisation and Effective Policy Making in Africa -- 3. Selective Industrial and Trade Policies in Developing Countries: Theoretical and Empirical Issues -- 4. The Politics of Trade Policy in Africa -- 5. Institutional Foundations for Effective Design and Implementation of Trade and Industrial Policies in Least Developed Economies -- 6. South Africa: Economic Policy-Making and Implementation in Africa: A Study of Strategic Trade and Selective Industrial Policies -- 7. Mauritius: Policy-Making in Africa -- 8. Kenya: Formulation and Implementation of Strategic Trade and Industrial Policies -- 9. Zimbabwe: Economic Policy-Making and Implementation: A Study of Strategic Trade and Selective Industrial Policies -- 10. Uganda: Strategic Trade and Industry Policy-Making in Africa -- 11. Senegal: Institutional Aspects of Trade and Industry Policy -- 12. Côte D'Ivoire: Policy Making and Implementation: Examples of Selective Trade and Strategic Industrial Policies -- 13. Nigeria: The Political Economy of the Policy Process, Policy Choice and Implementation.
Summary: This book maps the policy process and political economy of policymaking in Africa. Its focus on trade and industrial policy makes it unique in the literature. Detailed case studies help the reader to understand how the process and motivation behind policy decisions can vary from country to country depending on the form of government, ethnicity and nationality, and other social factors. The book will appeal to students and academics in economics, political economy, political science, and African studies. Professionals, practitioners, and policymakers in the international donor community and both the governmental and nongovernmental sectors will appreciate the book's focus on research for impact and policy change.
Tags from this library: No tags from this library for this title. Log in to add tags.
    Average rating: 0.0 (0 votes)
No physical items for this record

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- 1. A Synthesis of Major Themes in the Political Economy of Trade and Industrialization in Africa -- 2. Democratisation, Globalisation and Effective Policy Making in Africa -- 3. Selective Industrial and Trade Policies in Developing Countries: Theoretical and Empirical Issues -- 4. The Politics of Trade Policy in Africa -- 5. Institutional Foundations for Effective Design and Implementation of Trade and Industrial Policies in Least Developed Economies -- 6. South Africa: Economic Policy-Making and Implementation in Africa: A Study of Strategic Trade and Selective Industrial Policies -- 7. Mauritius: Policy-Making in Africa -- 8. Kenya: Formulation and Implementation of Strategic Trade and Industrial Policies -- 9. Zimbabwe: Economic Policy-Making and Implementation: A Study of Strategic Trade and Selective Industrial Policies -- 10. Uganda: Strategic Trade and Industry Policy-Making in Africa -- 11. Senegal: Institutional Aspects of Trade and Industry Policy -- 12. Côte D'Ivoire: Policy Making and Implementation: Examples of Selective Trade and Strategic Industrial Policies -- 13. Nigeria: The Political Economy of the Policy Process, Policy Choice and Implementation.

This book maps the policy process and political economy of policymaking in Africa. Its focus on trade and industrial policy makes it unique in the literature. Detailed case studies help the reader to understand how the process and motivation behind policy decisions can vary from country to country depending on the form of government, ethnicity and nationality, and other social factors. The book will appeal to students and academics in economics, political economy, political science, and African studies. Professionals, practitioners, and policymakers in the international donor community and both the governmental and nongovernmental sectors will appreciate the book's focus on research for impact and policy change.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2018. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.

There are no comments on this title.

to post a comment.

Powered by Koha