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The governance, security and development nexus : Africa rising / Kenneth Omeje, editor.

This edited book analyses the changing links between governance, security and development in Africa as they relate to the narrative that contemporary Africa has made remarkable progress in recent years, a phenomenon popularly known as "Africa rising." The book presents a rigorous evaluatio...

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Online Access: Full Text (via Springer)
Other Authors: Omeje, Kenneth C. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham, Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan, [2021]
Subjects:
Economic development > Africa.
Security sector > Africa.
Internal security > Africa.
Human security > Africa.
Africa > Politics and government > 21st century.
Africa > Economic conditions > 21st century.
Economic development.
Economic history.
Human security.
Internal security.
Politics and government.
Security sector.
Africa.
Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • Notes on Contributors
  • Abbreviations
  • List of Figures
  • List of Tables
  • Part I Conceptual and Contextual Background
  • 1 Exploring the Governance, Security and Development Nexus: Africa Rising?
  • Introduction
  • The Protagonist School: Neo-Liberal Political Economy
  • The Critical Political Economy School
  • The Governance, Security and Development Nexus
  • Areas of Progress
  • Progress and Contradictions: Empirical Trends and Concluding Remarks
  • References
  • 2 Interrogating the Political Economy of Africa Rising: Who Are the "African Tigers"?
  • Introduction
  • Economic Growth Timeline of the SSA
  • How Inclusive Is "Africa Rising"?
  • How Productive Is "Africa Rising"
  • Who Are the "Africa Rising" Drivers? A Tale of the Big, Small and Fast Cats
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Part II Interrogating the Global Dimensions of Africa Rising
  • 3 Africa-EU Relations and the Politics of International Development
  • Introduction
  • The Politics of International Development and Development Aid in a Changing World
  • The Evolution of EU-Africa Relations.
  • Promoting a Mutually Beneficial Relationship for Sustainable Growth and Development in Africa
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 4 Africa-US Relations: The Politics of Trade, Investment and Security
  • Introduction
  • A Short History of Africa-US Relation
  • Trade and Investment: Evaluating the Africa Growth Opportunity Acts (AGOA)
  • Security
  • Trade and Investment: The Declining Influence of the United States
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 5 The Political Economy of Africa's Relations with China
  • Introduction.
  • New Frontier of Diplomacy and Critical Geopolitics as Explanations to China-Africa Relations
  • China from Non-interventionist to Active Engagement in Africa
  • Africa's Relations with China and Its Implications
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 6 Foreign Direct Investments and Africa Rising: A Critical Assessment
  • Introduction
  • The Role of FDI in the Development of States: A Theoretical Perspective
  • The Contribution of FDI Flows in the Africa Rising Narrative
  • Africa's Six Lions
  • The Character of FDI to Africa
  • Conclusion
  • References.
  • Part III The Regional Imperatives of Africa Rising
  • 7 Regional Trade and Security Cooperation: A Case Study of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
  • Introduction
  • ECOWAS and Trade Cooperation in West Africa
  • Regional Security Cooperation in ECOWAS
  • Horizontal Complementarity Between Trade and Security Cooperation: West Africa on the Rise
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 8 Trade and Security Cooperation in the SADC Region: Optimising the Developmental Role of Paradiplomacy
  • Introduction
  • SADC Trade and Security Cooperation: Legal and Institutional Framework.

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