Private Sector Development In West Africa

Author : Diery Seck
Publisher : Springer
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-07-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319051888

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Private Sector Development in West Africa by Diery Seck Pdf

This book examines key determinants of private sector development in West Africa, putting special emphasis on government’s cardinal role in fostering and supporting entrepreneurship. Favorable macroeconomic conditions are identified and it is shown that adequate policies that contribute to economic diversification and industrialization are likely to expand the investment base of the economy. The book also examines new business concepts and regional integration initiatives meant to enhance West Africa’s private sector and analyzes the role of finance in promoting development of private firms and the extent to which corruption impedes economic growth. All chapters are highly relevant to West Africa’s current policy challenges and therefore inform the region’s ongoing policy formulation. The empirical evidence supporting the policy recommendations is based on both qualitative field observations and advanced quantitative estimation techniques.

Author : Diery Seck
Publisher : Springer
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2015-07-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319168265

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Accelerated Economic Growth in West Africa by Diery Seck Pdf

The book provides a detailed analysis of the causes of West Africa’s current economic high-growth episode and proposes ways to extend it sustainably. It examines the potential role of regional integration through the establishment of a common currency union and of other policy options that can enhance economic growth. The authors suggest appropriate methods of coordination between macroeconomic policy and industrialization to achieve higher economic growth and also examine why pro-poor strategies have not been successful. The book underscores the challenges and opportunities that will arise from the structural change to the region’s economies resulting from the necessary investment in manufacturing exports, ICT and infrastructure, which are key vehicles for extended growth. Readers will learn how the region can better reach its developmental goals by securing and perpetuating political liberty and transactional freedom for all its citizens.

Author : Hany Besada
Publisher : Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781554582082

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From Civil Strife to Peace Building by Hany Besada Pdf

From Civil Strife to Peace Building examines peace-building efforts in the fragile West African states of Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Côte d’Ivoire, with a focus on the role of the private sector in leading the reconstruction initiatives. Given that aid and debt relief, the traditional remedies for dependency and underdevelopment, have not been effective, the private sector is increasingly viewed as a major player in the revival of regional economies. Private sector support, however, requires government intervention to improve investment climates, curb corruption, strengthen the security sector, and reduce the cost of doing business. The contributors discuss ways in which West African governments can encourage the greater involvement of business in humanitarian support with incentives that demonstrate alignment with business objectives and profit margins, making humanitarian support simple and, more importantly, profitable and sustainable for both local and foreign investors. Co-published with the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)

Author : Ampah G. Johnson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429709777

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Growth, Equity, And Self-reliance by Ampah G. Johnson Pdf

This book explores what is, for many African countries, a new and controversial policy of relying on private actors rather than on government organizations to foster economic growth and development. The contributors explore key issues such as the impact of private enterprise on the development process, small- and medium-sized businesses as a vehicle for growth, and strategies for the expansion of markets and trade. The contributors analyze the historical, social, cultural, and economic obstacles to the development of private enterprise in Africa; the roles of government, women, and business organizations; access to capital and the function of financial institutions; private initiative and agriculture; the use of skilled and semi-skilled labor; and technology transfer. Arguing that private sector forces are crucial to African socioeconomic development, the contributors recommend economic policy reform, establishment of more private enterprises, and encouragement of new domestic and foreign investment.

Author : Vijaya Ramachandran,Alan H. Gelb
Publisher : CGD Books
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781933286280

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Africa's Private Sector by Vijaya Ramachandran,Alan H. Gelb Pdf

Why is the private sector yet to take off in much sub-Saharan Africa? Drawing on a unique set of enterprise surveys, Vijaya Ramachandran and her co-authors identify the biggest obstacles: inadequate infrastructure (especially unreliable electricity and crumbing roads) and burdensome regulation. They then show how ethnic minorities dominate the private sector in many countries, inhibiting competition and demands for a better business environment, and thus impeding the emergence of an entrepreneurial middle class. Based on this careful diagnosis, the authors suggest investing in infrastructure and reforming regulation to lower the cost of doing business, and increasing the access to education of a broader-based business class that crosses ethnic divides. Book jacket.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs. Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : PSU:000021068553

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The Role of Private Sector Development in Africa by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs. Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade Pdf

Author : Benn Eifert,Vijaya Ramachandran
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Africa
ISBN : STANFORD:36105112995068

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Competitiveness and Private Sector Development in Africa by Benn Eifert,Vijaya Ramachandran Pdf

Author : OECD,Sahel and West Africa Club
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2009-10-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264059764

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West African Studies West African Perspectives Resources for Development by OECD,Sahel and West Africa Club Pdf

Presents a cross-cutting analysis of the main development challenges for the West African region and offers suggestions on how to meet them.

Author : Karl Wohlmuth
Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
Page : 734 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105114769487

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Private and Public Sectors by Karl Wohlmuth Pdf

The African Development Perspectives Yearbook series fills a gap in the literature on Africa's development problems. Experts from African institutions and regional organisations, from international organisations, from universities and research institutions, from governmental and non-governmental organisations, and from the donor community analyse issues and report on problems and solutions, on new policies, programmes, projections and visions, and on new and ongoing projects in and for Africa. Various levels of action that are relevant for Africa's development are considered in this Yearbook - the international community in its relation to Africa, interregional and national issues of Africa's development, but also local projects and local development achievements are documented. Africa's development perspectives are therefore analysed and commented from the global to the local space, by presenting analytical surveys and policy statements, declarations and programmes of international, regional, national and voluntary organisations. It is also the purpose of the African Development Perspectives Yearbook to establish a news-and-information network, a forum for international communication on Africa's development perspectives. This tenth volume presents analyses, policy-oriented papers, development projections, and proposals for reforms with regard to the role of public and private sectors in Africa. The balance between private and public sector development in Africa is challenging due to a rapidly changing international environment in the era of globalisation. It discusses the role of the private sector, the functions of the private sector institutions, the state of the privatisation programmes, and the importance of a strengthening of public policies, public infrastructures and public institutions in Africa.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs. Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UCR:31210014954208

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The Role of Private Sector Development in Africa by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs. Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade Pdf

Author : Lois Stevenson
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781849802956

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Private Sector and Enterprise Development by Lois Stevenson Pdf

Examines the challenges to private sector growth in 12 Middle East and North African (MENA) countries, assessing comparative performance against a number of indicators and focusing on the special role of SMEs and entrepreneurial activity. Highlights the variation among countries in private sector dynamism and performance, the major government policy initiatives supporting private sector and SME activity in each country, and the perspectives of government officials, researchers, and other stakeholders on research, policy, and institutional capacity needs. Concludes with a framework for guiding a comprehensive set of policies and strategies to unleash the potential of entrepreneurship as a platform for future private sector growth.

Author : Diery Seck
Publisher : Springer
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319979137

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The External Sector of Africa's Economy by Diery Seck Pdf

The book examines various aspects of Africa's external economy by focusing on regional monetary arrangements and how they are affected by devaluation episodes. It investigates the relationship between current account balances, trade balances and trade openness with respect to regional integration and regional growth patterns, discusses obstacles to a successful regional integration and paths to structural transformation, and studies the impact of economic partnership on inclusive development. The book addresses researchers and policymakers interested in development economies and African economic development.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : OECD Development Centre
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105123584372

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Business for Development by Anonim Pdf

This book details the activities of the private sector in developing and emerging economies. It demonstrates how these activities are inter-related with government policies. Understanding these activities and publicprivate interactions is indispensable for allowing the private sector to play its fullest role in a nation's development process. To this end, several case studies are presented to provide concrete examples from Africa, Asia and elsewhere. Their analysis includes: the opportunities for expanding markets and upgrading skills in global value chains, the regulatory conditions that could best promote private sector development and the respective roles that government, business and donors can play in that process.

Author : Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Development Assistance Committee
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105016925971

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Private Sector Development by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Development Assistance Committee Pdf

Author : Diery Seck
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319012827

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Regional Economic Integration in West Africa by Diery Seck Pdf

​This book presents a number of key studies pertaining to the most pressing challenges of economic regional integration in West Africa. The issues of monetary coordination, foreign exchange volatility, taxation, savings and macroeconomic convergence are investigated from a regional perspective. The characteristics of West Africa’s trade policy are reviewed and assessed in comparison to that of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The extent to which regional integration can tackle the challenge of unemployment is the focus of studies on labour markets. Development of the private sector and coordination of regional cross-border transportation are examined through the lens of economic collaboration between Arab and African countries. The book provides fresh new answers to persistent development questions and sheds new light on long-held views that are either incomplete or no longer true. It also opens new perspectives on the search for sustainable avenues for Africa’s development. In this regard, it may contribute to the emergence of a new paradigm on Africa’s development process and its science-based, policy-oriented implementation.