Africa and Globalization

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This book considers the promises and challenges of globalization for Africa. Why have African states been perennially unable to diversify their economies and move beyond export of primary produce, even as Southeast Asia has made a tremendous leap into manufacturing? What institutional impediments are in play in African states? What reforms would mitigate the negative effects of globalization and distribute its benefits more equitably? Covering critical themes such as political leadership, security challenges, the creative sector, and community life, essays in this volume argue that the starting point for Africa’s meaningful engagement with the rest of the world must be to look inward, examine Africa’s institutions, and work towards reforms that promote inclusiveness and stability.
This book considers the promises and challenges of globalization for Africa. Why have African states been perennially unable to diversify their economies and move beyond export of primary produce, even as Southeast Asia has made a tremendous leap into manufacturing? What institutional impediments are in play in African states? What reforms would mitigate the negative effects of globalization and distribute its benefits more equitably? Covering critical themes such as political leadership, security challenges, the creative sector, and community life, essays in this volume argue that the starting point for Africa’s meaningful engagement with the rest of the world must be to look inward, examine Africa’s institutions, and work towards reforms that promote inclusiveness and stability.
Offers thoughtful, accessible analysis of how African states have responded to the challenges of globalization Presents policy recommendations for helping African states to play more active and profitable roles in the global economy Includes perspectives from a wide variety of disciplines, including political science, economics, development studies, gender studies, and film studies

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Toyin Falola

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Atlantic slave trade Globalization of Africa governance in Africa African economy Africa in the global market African indigenous culture African traditions colonialism in Africa Nigeria's creative sector Nigerian film industry Nollywood prebendalism creative space in Africa migration of Africans neoliberalism

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