African Political And Economic Philosophy With Africapitalism

Author : Ephraim-Stephen Essien,Frank Aragbonfoh Abumere
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2024-03-06
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781666931112

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African Political and Economic Philosophy with Africapitalism by Ephraim-Stephen Essien,Frank Aragbonfoh Abumere Pdf

This book creates (on the one hand) and explores (on the other hand) philosophies of African development suitable for Black sub-Saharan African countries. As an academic discipline focused on thought informed by indigenous moral values among Black peoples in the sub-Saharan region, African political philosophy involves philosophizing normatively about government by traditional Black African people with the aim of advancing a better African society. African political philosophy does not mean that its themes, views, concepts, and approaches are exclusively African. It also does not mean that only thinkers in Africa could hold these concepts, nor does it mean that all African thinkers hold the same views. “African” is used geographically in African political philosophy to demarcate certain perspectives that are unique to sub-Saharan African thought and practice that tend not to be the case elsewhere. An African political and economic philosophy should address the origin and method of political power, the guarantee of human and civil liberties, and how economic goods are generated and distributed in African societies. Africapitalism, as a new economic philosophy, obviates the inadequacies in Afrisocialism and offers an option for an African economic philosophy. Edited by Ephraim-Stephen Essien and Frank Aragbonfoh Abumere, the contributors to African Political and Economic Philosophy with Africapitalism: Concepts for African Leadership ask the question: can a neo-Afrisocialism offer anything good for the Africa?

Author : Kenneth Amaeshi,Adun Okupe,Uwafiokun Idemudia
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781107160705

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Africapitalism by Kenneth Amaeshi,Adun Okupe,Uwafiokun Idemudia Pdf

Analyses and applies the Africapitalism philosophy to economic prosperity and social wealth in Africa, presenting a new approach to Africa's development.

Author : Rita Kiki Edozie
Publisher : Springer
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137595386

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“Pan” Africa Rising by Rita Kiki Edozie Pdf

This book uses Nigeria’s Afri-capitalist and South Africa’s Ubuntu Business models as case studies that reconcile the tension between Africa Rising and Pan African economics, presenting their convergence as Africa’s viable Third Way route to global development. In presenting Afri-capitalism and Ubuntu Business as national, business sector manifestations of a “new” Pan Africanism, the author explores Africa’s “culturalist” path in engaging the international political economy. This is an African customized engagement that parallels the alternative models of China’s “market-socialism” and Latin America’s “21st C Socialism”. All present alternatives to realist, liberal, and structuralist standpoints, inclining instead toward constructivist political economies derived from the perspectives and subject conditions of African economic histories, socio-cultures, alternative modernities, and agent-led initiatives.

Author : Grivas Muchineripi Kayange
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2020-05-05
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783030443603

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Capitalism and Freedom in African Political Philosophy by Grivas Muchineripi Kayange Pdf

This book investigates ‘capitalism and freedom’—the guiding forces of many political systems—in African philosophy. It builds on classical and neoliberal capitalism rooted in private property and freedom, and argues for the presence of these elements in the traditional and modern African political systems. The author argues that while these elements are partly imported from Western capitalists, they are equally traceable in African traditional political systems. Kayange argues that African politics is marred by a conflict between embracing capitalism and freedom (individualism), on the one hand, and socialism founded on African communitarianism and communist ideas, on the other. This conflict has affected policy development and implementation, and has significantly contributed towards the socio-economic and ethical crises that are recurrent in most of the African countries.

Author : Uwafiokun Idemudia,Kenneth Amaeshi
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317194910

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Africapitalism by Uwafiokun Idemudia,Kenneth Amaeshi Pdf

Using theory, empirical research, and case studies, this book explores the changing nature of business in Africa and how businesses can actively contribute to the development of Africa. It uses (and critically analyses) the concept of Africapitalism – a management philosophy and movement which seeks to blend the best of African values and Western management theories as a basis for sustainable development in Africa – to understand the subtle factors that underpin business decisions in Africa. The collection of chapters in this book are organized around actors, issues, and reflections. They collectively present an account of Africapitalism, albeit from different perspectives and on different issues, and open up a new space for rethinking business and society relations in Africa from an Africapitalism perspective. Crucial is the critical engagement with both the discourse and practice of Africapitalism and its implications for sustainable development. It is anticipated that the challenges and opportunities highlighted by the book would be embraced by researchers, policy makers, and practitioners in the broad area of business and society in Africa. This multidisciplinary book will be valuable reading for advanced students, researchers and policymakers looking at business in society; corporate social responsibility; sustainable business; international business and African development.

Author : Kenneth Amaeshi,Adun Okupe,Uwafiokun Idemudia
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781108649056

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Africapitalism by Kenneth Amaeshi,Adun Okupe,Uwafiokun Idemudia Pdf

Africa is on the rise. Enabled by natural resources, commodity trading and the recent discovery of Africa as the last frontier of capitalism by the global market, African entrepreneurs are now being empowered as economic change agents. How can this new economic elite engage in the sustainable development of the continent? 'Africapitalism', the term coined by Nigerian economist Tony O. Elumelu, describes an economic philosophy embodying the private sector's commitment to the economic transformation of Africa through investments generating economic prosperity and social wealth. The concept has attracted significant attention in both business and policy circles. Promoting a positive change in approach and outlook towards development in Africa, this book consolidates research and insights into the Africapitalism movement, and will appeal to scholars, researchers and graduate students of Africa studies, international business, business and society, corporate social responsibility, strategic management, economic thought, international political economy, leadership and development studies.

Author : L. D. Keita
Publisher : African Books Collective
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9782869783263

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Philosophy and African Development by L. D. Keita Pdf

Philosophy and African Development: Theory and Practice appraises development in a holistic manner. It goes beyond the usual measurement in terms of economic achievement and widens the scope to include the impact that history of ideas, political theory, sociology, social and political philosophy, and political economy have had on development in Africa. It is a departure from the traditional treatment of development by economists who point towards the so-called time-tested assertions and recommendations for 'sustainable development', but which are yet bring about significant change in the economies of the so-called 'developing' societies. It is on account of the failures of the economic development theory, with its tepid prescriptions for 'sustainable development' and 'poverty reduction' that theories of development have now been expanded from mere economic analysis to include considerations of history, sociology, political economy and anthropology, as could be discovered in this book. Most of the contributions in this book have been prepared by philosophers across Africa and the United States who implicitly practise their discipline as one whose most effective modern function would be to appraise the human experience in all its dimensions from the standpoints of modern social and natural sciences, all disciplinary offspring of philosophy itself. With chapters ranging from issues of modernity and religious interpretations, the human right to development, the idea of 'African time', the primacy of mental decolonisation, and the type of education we are offering in Africa today and as a tool for development, to development planning, science, technology and globalisation, as well as issues of post coloniality among others, the tenor of the contributions is not only proportional, but also engaged in the meta-analysis of the theories on which the concept of development is founded and practised. This book is strongly recommended as a useful text in the hands of scholars, researchers and students of development studies. It approaches the important issue of African development from the broad perspective of the social sciences in general, and buttresses this with the keen analytical approach of its contributors.

Author : Francis O. C. Njoku
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Africa
ISBN : 0595329497

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Development and African Philosophy by Francis O. C. Njoku Pdf

Development and African Philosophy explores the basis for rationalization of African social and political economy of development. It examines the theories, and Western logic of development, practically exemplified in the colonial ideology; hence it puts into perspective the developmental imperatives of Europe in Africa. Going beyond the logic of colonialism and an appeal to it by African leaders to hide their incompetence in leading their people, this book offers a broader view of development within the spectrum of philosophy. By using the conceptual tools of right, communion, covenant and initiative-democracy, it lays the foundation for a theoretical reconstruction of the African social and political economy by claiming that a philosophy of right and covenant can offer a key to economic and leadership problems in the management of peoples, resources and economies. "Congratulations again on a great work...A good and...useful thesis." --Mons Bernard A Prince, Rome, Italy. "Development and African Philosophy is a very provocative venture. After reading the work, several thoughts come to mind. It is no longer sufficient to view Philosophy and philosophical thoughts outside the realm of pressing needs of society. Dr Njoku's careful trace of the role of the concept of development in the history of Philosophy and there from attempt to create a new understanding of the concept of development suitable to Africa and African situation are a genial loop...Dr Njoku's covenanted leadership and authority model could perhaps become the breakthrough for new understanding of democracy in African politics. It will surely need the test of time for credibility." --Dr. M. I. Nwoko, Catholic University of Applied Science Kõln, Germany

Author : Pius Nwabufo C. Okigbo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Nigeria
ISBN : UVA:X002454054

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Essays in the Public Philosophy of Development: Studies in the political economy of Africa by Pius Nwabufo C. Okigbo Pdf

Author : Mfuniselwa John Bhengu
Publisher : Gower Publishing Company, Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Africa
ISBN : 1409404358

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African Economic Humanism by Mfuniselwa John Bhengu Pdf

There is much discussion as to the reasons why capitalism does not thrive well in some non-European settings and there is a view that this is particularly so in Africa. In African Economic Humanism Mfuniselwa J. Bhengu focuses crucially on the cultural backdrop to economics in Southern Africa specifically, and Africa generally. The author describes his search for a suitable alternative economic paradigm, particularly one appropriate for the African Sub-Saharan region, that might serve to enhance economic development in a free and unhindered way. Throughout his distinguished career in public service in South Africa, Bhengu has devoted himself to the study of African philosophy and economics. There is, today, a plethora of literature on the traditional concept of 'Ubuntu', with its focus on community, sharing, and generosity. Bhengu embraces this, but goes beyond it in attempting to establish a viable approach to economics that is rooted in African soils and recognizes the nature of the belief systems by which his fellow Africans live. The author's thorough research examines pre-colonial African economic relations, the ascendancy of Western capitalism and responses to it, and the particular nature of South African capitalism. He investigates the phenomenon of the 'capitalist comrades' and the Bantu philosophy of 'Ntu' or 'Being'. He eventually arrives at a theory of African Economic Humanism, which he proposes as the basis for a new economic paradigm that could have the power to transform individuals, organizations, and societies on the continent of Africa, and even beyond. This fascinating addition to the Gower Transformation and Innovation Series will appeal to a wide international audience of academics and researchers, policy makers, development specialists and business people.

Author : Kinyanjui, Mary Njeri
Publisher : African Minds
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781928331780

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African Markets and the Utu-Ubuntu Business Model by Kinyanjui, Mary Njeri Pdf

The persistence of indigenous African markets in the context of a hostile or neglectful business and policy environment makes them worthy of analysis. An investigation of Afrocentric business ethics is long overdue. Attempting to understand the actions and efforts of informal traders and artisans from their own points of view, and analysing how they organise and get by, allows for viable approaches to be identified to integrate them into global urban models and cultures. Using the utu-ubuntu model to understand the activities of traders and artisans in Nairobi’s markets, this book explores how, despite being consistently excluded and disadvantaged, they shape urban spaces in and around the city, and contribute to its development as a whole. With immense resilience, and without discarding their own socio-cultural or economic values, informal traders and artisans have created a territorial complex that can be described as the African metropolis. African Markets and the Utu-buntu Business Model sheds light on the ethics and values that underpin the work of traders and artisans in Nairobi, as well as their resilience and positive impact on urbanisation. This book makes an important contribution to the discourse on urban economics and planning in African cities.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 423 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789004351615

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Entrepreneurship in Africa by Anonim Pdf

Chapters in this book contribute to our understanding of the theory, structure and practice of entrepreneurship in diverse African countries. Case studies examined include: African multinational banks and businesses, female entrepreneurs, culture and entrepreneurship, finance and entrepreneurship and SMEs.

Author : John Iliffe
Publisher : Springer
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781349172290

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Emergence of African Capitalism by John Iliffe Pdf

Author : Kealeboga Aiseng,Israel A. Fadipe,Phillip Mpofu
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2024-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781666955675

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Political Economy of Contemporary African Popular Culture by Kealeboga Aiseng,Israel A. Fadipe,Phillip Mpofu Pdf

Drawing on examples from across the continent, this volume examines socially significant aspects of contemporary African popular culture—including music cultures, fandoms, and community, mass, and digital media—to demonstrate how neoliberal politics and market forces shape the cultural landscape and vice versa. Contributors investigate the role that the media, politicians, and corporate interests play in shaping that landscape, highlight the crucial role of the African people in the production and circulation of popular culture more broadly, and, furthermore, demonstrate how popular culture can be used as a tool to resist oppressive regimes and challenge power structures in the African context. Scholars of political communication, cultural studies, and African studies will find this book particularly useful.

Author : John Sender,Sheila Smith
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136856716

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The Development of Capitalism in Africa by John Sender,Sheila Smith Pdf

First published in 1986, this work challenges underdevelopment analyses of Africa’s past experiences and future prospects, and builds upon a very wide range of recent historical research to argue that the impact of Capitalism has resulted in economic progress and significant improvements in living standards. In marked contrast to the dependency approach, they propose that the important political and economic differences between the experiences of developing countries should be stressed and analysed. The argument is supported by a detailed look at the emergence since 1900 of capitalist social relations of production in nine different countries.