The Evolution of Economic Development in Africa: African Trade, 1948-2017

ISBN-13: 9780367749200 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 412 str.

Francis K. Mbroh

Opis

Within the theoretical framework of the trade-growth and structural transformation-growth nexuses, the book examines the evolution of African (goods and service) trade in terms of value and share of global commerce relative to other regions during 1948-2017.

Spis treści

1. Introduction and overview 2. Evolution of African Trade During 1948 - 2017 3. Inhibitions to Growth and Transformation of African Trade 4. Structural Transformation of African Trade: A Primer 5. Conclusions and Recommendations

O autorze

Francis Kingsley Mbroh is the Director at a management consulting firm based in Ilford, UK. He graduated with MSc (Financial Economics) and PhD (Economics) certificates from Birkbeck College and the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), respectively, of the University of London. He has professional experience of over 30 years gained from academia (former Lecturer, CIEE, SOAS and University of Namibia), international banking (former Director of Research, African Export-Import Bank), and economic advisory service industries. Francis has presented papers at many international conferences in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America, including UNCTAD XIII, which was held in Doha, Qatar, 21–26 April 2012.