The Self-Deception Trap
Exploring the Economic Dimensions of Charity Dependency within Africa-Europe Relations
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Beschreibung
This book examines the economic relationship between Africa and Europe. It highlights the stigmatized narratives about Africa and analyses how they influence a range of key actors and processes. This is illustrated by the actions of European actors who reinforce negative narratives through replacing real economic transformation and development with charity, while African leaders compete to maximize aid donations and help further these narratives.
This book acknowledges the complex history of the relations between Africa and Europe and details the ways in which Africa has become a peripheral player in the world economy. It will be relevant to researchers and policymakers interested in development and African economics.
This is an open access book.
Carlos Lopes is a Professor at the Mandela School of Public Governance, University of Cape Town and Affiliate Professor at Sciences Po, Paris. He has occupied important leadership positions across the United Nations, the African Union, and academic institutions.This book examines the economic relationship between Africa and Europe. It highlights the stigmatized narratives about Africa and analyses how they influence a range of key actors and processes. This is illustrated by the actions of European actors who reinforce negative narratives through replacing real economic transformation and development with charity, while African leaders compete to maximize aid donations and help further these narratives.
This book acknowledges the complex history of the relations between Africa and Europe and details the ways in which Africa has become a peripheral player in the world economy. It will be relevant to researchers and policymakers interested in development and African economics.
This is an open access book.
Includes policy suggestions to help overcome negative cycles of aid donation Provides an African perspective on aid and how to overcome its stigma Discusses the role of migration in the economic relationship between Africa and Europe This book is open access, which means that you have free and unlimited access
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Carlos Lopes
Themen in »The Self-Deception Trap«
Colonial economic legacy Aid effectiveness Resource curse Commodity-driven rent Global value chains Socio-economic indicators African development trajectory African demographic transition African migration to Europe EU-Africa trade relations EU-Africa trade agreements Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) Open Access