How To Make The 21st Century The Century Of African Economic Rebirth

ISBN-13: 9783846590423 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 284 str.

Ashford Chea

Opis

The book is divided in two parts. The first analyzes macro-issues and government policies. It begins with analyzing the effects of the global financial crisis of 2008 on Sub-Saharan African economies. It also looks at global private capital flows for development finance in Sub-Saharan Africa with focus on best performing economies. This is followed by a review of the sources of global private capital and implications for Sub-Saharan Africa. Moreover, the financial sector and capital account liberalization in economic development in Sub-Saharan Africa are discussed. Finally, strategies to market Sub-Saharan African economies and create wealth are outlined. The Second section of the book focuses on micro-issues such as individuals and firms and their role in economic development. It starts with an analysis of self-management and personal leadership of highly effective people and implications for political and business leaders in Sub-Saharan Africa. Also discussed are the role of conflict in organizations, exemplary leaders in organizations, firm innovations,and the process of entrepreneurial opportunity-identification with implications for Sub-Saharan African businesses.

O autorze

Ashford C. Chea holds a PhD in international development. He obtained his academic and professional training at several institutions including California State University, University of North Carolina, and the University of Chicago. Dr. Chea has published extensively in top-rated national and international academic peer-reviewed journals.