China's economic and political presence in Africa has expanded drastically over the past decade, especially in the sub-Saharan region. Convinced that Western attempts at providing aid to Africa have failed, Chinese officials have sought new forms of aid and invested billions to push further development in Africa. But some in the United States and around the word fear that China's interest in sub-Saharan Africa could threaten previous efforts to protect human rights and to promote democracy in the region. "The New Presence of China in Africa" takes on this controversial issue, offering an...
China's economic and political presence in Africa has expanded drastically over the past decade, especially in the sub-Saharan region. Convinced th...
Urban Governance in the Realm of Complexity discusses the role of urban information systems; public, private and community partnerships; and co-operation between governmental, NGOs and CBOs. It displays a concern for participation and self-organization of stakeholders in the urban development process and attention for emerging institutional forms for urban governance and management in developing countries, or what we would now call the role of emerging governance structures.
Urban Governance in the Realm of Complexity discusses the role of urban information systems; public, private and community partnerships; and co...
