Bøger i Politics and Development in Contemporary Africa serien

International observers have lauded Rwanda as an example of an African country taking control of its own development trajectory, and as a market-friendly destination for investment. With the Kagame regime coming under increasing international scrutiny, this work looks at the impact of 'market friendly authoritarianism' in contemporary Africa.

Since the 1991-2002 civil conflict ended in Sierra Leone, the country has failed to translate the accomplishments of women's involvement in bringing the war to an end into meaningful political empowerment. This is in marked contrast to other post-conflict countries, which have increased the political participation of women in elected and appointed office, increased the representation of women in leadership positions, and enacted constitutional reforms promoting women's rights.Written by Sierra Leonean and Africanist scholars and experts from a broad range of disciplines, this unique volume analyses the historical and contextual factors influencing women's political, economic and social development in the country. In drawing on a diverse array of case studies - from health to education, refugees to international donors - the contradictions, successes and challenges of women's lives in a post-conflict environment are revealed, making this an essential book for anyone involved in women and development.

Exposes current policy myths around entrepreneurs and development in Africa, demonstrating the counterproductive consequences of misguided policy.

An in-depth analysis of the 'Africa rising' narrative and how the continent's fragile economic growth is largely tied to China's expansion.

A wide-ranging volume exploring the many aspects of women's political empowerment and development in post-war Sierra Leone.

The first comprehensive study of contemporary Malawi, providing insight into the origins of its present poverty

The first comprehensive study of contemporary Malawi, providing insight into the origins of its present poverty

An essential exploration of the DRC's hybrid forms of governance and the challenges posed in delivering vital public services.

An essential exploration of the DRC's hybrid forms of governance and the challenges posed in delivering vital public services.

A comprehensive, historical study of one of the world's largest food aid programmes, interrogating the failures of contemporary humanitarianism and the wider crisis in the global food system.

The first empirical study of the inner workings of South Africa's dysfunctional policy development process, exposing the challenges of large-scale policy overhaul and the frictions at the heart of the South African state.

A highly original account of the Liberian civil wars and their aftermath, uncovering the forgotten voices of the conflict's female child soldiers.

Explores the growing resistance to the BRICS nations in Africa

An exploration of the diverse forms of cultural and economic exchangewhich connect Africa to the rest of the global South.

Unravels the governance challenges preventing Nigeria from diversifying its economy away from oil

Explores the growing resistance to the BRICS nations in Africa

An exploration of the making and operation of the New Uganda, providing a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary account of one of Africa's most contentious capitalist market societies.

An exploration of the diverse forms of cultural and economic exchangewhich connect Africa to the rest of the global South.

An examination of the hegemonic nature of civil society, in order to conceptually confront global power differences that impact marginalized people living in or coming from former colonies or the 'Global South'.

South Sudanese analyst Akech Thiong reveals how the politics of fear lies at the heart of Sudan's civil war, and explores how the country's rulers have exploited fear and ethnic hatred to secure power.

An exploration of the making and operation of the New Uganda, providing a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary account of one of Africa's most contentious capitalist market societies.

An in-depth analysis of international intervention in Madagascar following the 2009 coup, and what it means for African 'anti-coup' efforts.

An ethnographic study of how financial products and services affect inequalities and conflicts in South Africa.

An extensive ethnographic analysis of one of the world's largest refugee camps, revealing a distinct form of urbanization and its unique challenges for effective humanitarian strategies.

An in-depth ethnographic exploration of how the AIDs pandemic has played out at a local level in South Africa, revealing the importance of understanding culture for shaping effective strategies of AIDs treatment.