Transforming sub-Saharan Africa

John M. Letiche

Journal of Policy Modeling, 2010, vol. 32, issue 2, 163-175

Abstract: This article provides an analysis of my personal experience and research on the need for sub-Saharan African economic transformation. It contains relevant references to econometric modeling which are consistent with this analysis. After presenting the causes of African failures, ranging from the alleged role of slavery and colonization, to trade composition and relative decline, to present day problems of governance, low level of foreign investment in Africa, and mass unemployment, the article concludes with an agenda for the transformation of sub-Saharan Africa.

Keywords: Sub-Saharan; Africa; Transformation; Governance; Investment; Unemployment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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