Colonial Heritage and the Socio-Economic Development of Africa

By: Carol Chi Ngang and Emeka C. Iloh and Denis Nfor Yuni

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Synopsis: This book examines the influence of prevailing colonial heritage in Africa on its socio-economic development. Colonisation of Africa and resulting agreements have shaped economic, political, educational, and health landscapes that have, in turn, affected continental economic development. In revisiting the question of independence from a comprehensive and transdisciplinary perspective, this book provides insight into various aspects of economic development in Africa. The book highlights areas of caution, identifies challenges and proposes recommendations relating to development from the current constrained post-colonial framework while exploring topics such as cross-border conflict, inherited colonial governance models, foreign aid, external debt, international trade, and foreign education. This book will be of special interest to students and scholars interested in African history, development studies, international relations, and economics. This book is also relevant to development professionals and policymakers, especially those with expertise in African development.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9783031736957
Related ISBNs:: 9783031736940
Publisher:: Springer Nature Switzerland
Date of Addition:: 08/01/25
Copyrighted By:: The Editor
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Business and Finance, Social Studies, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Denis Nfor Yuni
Edited by:: Emeka C. Iloh
Edited by:: Carol Chi Ngang