Regional Disparity In Sub Saharan Africa

Author : Assefa Mehretu
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000309447

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This book is an outcome of research on African development from the standpoint of economic geography which I have been undertaking over the last four years. The initial impetus for the research was a social science grant from the Rockefeller Foundation which enabled me to write most of the preliminary draft of the book during a sabbatical in1984/85 which I spent at the University of Zimbabwe as Visiting Professor of Geography. A good deal of the latter part of the book was written in September of 1985 at the Rockefeller Foundation Study and ConferenceCenter in Bellagio, Italy, where I spent three weeks as a member of theReflections on Development Fellows of the Foundation from Africa and Asia.

Author : Assefa Mehretu
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0367300915

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Regional Disparity in Subsaharan Africa by Assefa Mehretu Pdf

Originally published in 1989. This book is an outcome of research on African development from the standpoint of economic geography. The principal objective in this work is to highlight and reflect on the principal socio-spatial constraints to development in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) that have been largely ignored by development research and planning

Author : Assefa Mehretu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-13
Category : Africa, Sub-Saharan
ISBN : 0367285452

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Regional Disparity in Subsaharan Africa by Assefa Mehretu Pdf

This book is an outcome of research on African development from the standpoint of economic geography which I have been undertaking over the last four years. The initial impetus for the research was a social science grant from the Rockefeller Foundation which enabled me to write most of the preliminary draft of the book during a sabbatical in1984/85 which I spent at the University of Zimbabwe as Visiting Professor of Geography. A good deal of the latter part of the book was written in September of 1985 at the Rockefeller Foundation Study and ConferenceCenter in Bellagio, Italy, where I spent three weeks as a member of theReflections on Development Fellows of the Foundation from Africa and Asia.

Author : Ayodele F. Odusola,Giovanni Andrea Cornia,Haroon Bhorat,Pedro Conceição
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 43 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Africa, Sub-Saharan
ISBN : 9211264243

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Income Inequality Trends in Sub-Saharan Africa by Ayodele F. Odusola,Giovanni Andrea Cornia,Haroon Bhorat,Pedro Conceição Pdf

Author : INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND.
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781513591933

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Regional Economic Outlook, October 2021, Sub-Saharan Africa by INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND. Pdf

The world remains in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic and a seemingly accelerating pace of climate change, both of which underscore the need for increased global cooperation and dialogue. Solutions to these global problems must involve all countries and all regions, especially sub-Saharan Africa, with the world’s least vaccinated population, most promising renewable energy potential, and critical ecosystems. Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy is set to expand by 3.7 percent in 2021 and 3.8 percent in 2022. This follows the sharp contraction in 2020 and is much welcome, but still represents the slowest recovery relative to other regions. In particular, the economic outlook points to divergences at three levels: between sub-Saharan Africa and other regions, within sub-Saharan Africa, and within countries. These divergences reflect the region’s slower vaccines rollout, more limited fiscal space, and regional disparities in resilience. The outlook remains extremely uncertain, and risks are tilted to the downside. In particular, the recovery depends on the path of the global pandemic and the regional vaccination effort, food price inflation, and is also vulnerable to disruptions in global activity and financial markets. Looking ahead, sub-Saharan Africa’s potential remains undiminished. The region is at a critical juncture to implement bold transformative reforms to capitalize on this potential.

Author : Channing Arndt,Andy McKay,Finn Tarp,World Institute for Development Economics Research
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 499 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780198744795

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Growth and Poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa by Channing Arndt,Andy McKay,Finn Tarp,World Institute for Development Economics Research Pdf

"A study prepared by the United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER)."

Author : Mr.Daouda Sembene
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781513520773

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Poverty, Growth, and Inequality in Sub-Saharan Africa by Mr.Daouda Sembene Pdf

Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) countries in Sub-Saharan Africa have shown strong signs of growth resilience in the aftermath of the recent global crisis. Yet, this paper finds evidence that growth has more than proportionately benefited the top quintile during PRSP implementation. It finds that PRSP implementation has neither reduced poverty headcount nor raised the income share of the poorest quintile in Sub-Saharan Africa. While countries in other regions have been more successful in reducing poverty and increasing the income share of the poor, there is no conclusive evidence that PRSP implementation has played a role in shaping these outcomes.

Author : D. M. Parkin,J. Ferlay,A. Jemal,M. Borok,S. S. Manraj,G. G. N'Da,F. Bray,B. Liu,F. J. Ogunbiyi
Publisher : IARC Scientific Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : History
ISBN : 9283222202

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Cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa by D. M. Parkin,J. Ferlay,A. Jemal,M. Borok,S. S. Manraj,G. G. N'Da,F. Bray,B. Liu,F. J. Ogunbiyi Pdf

The Cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa volume brings together population-based cancer incidence data from 25 cancer registries in 20 sub-Saharan African countries that are part of the African Cancer Registry Network. The compiled data in this volume, presented and commented upon by covered population and by anatomical site, are of tremendous value to the assessment of the pattern and evolution of cancer in Africa, as a means of elucidating, confirming, and evaluating causes of the disease.

Author : Andrew D. McKay,Erik Thorbecke
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780198728450

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Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction in Sub-Saharan Africa by Andrew D. McKay,Erik Thorbecke Pdf

Based on the results of a major collaborative research project led by the African Economics Research Consortium.

Author : Norbert Edomah
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781789852370

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Regional Development in Africa by Norbert Edomah Pdf

Regional development is a broad term but can be seen as a general effort to reduce regional disparities by supporting (employment and wealth-generating) economic activities in regions. In the past, regional development policy tended to try to achieve these objectives by means of large-scale infrastructure development and by attracting inward investment” (OECD, 2014).A territorial and regional approach to development is crucial in addressing regional challenges, regional economic competitiveness, and reducing socio-economic discrepancies. This book provides a forum to articulate and discuss Africa’s regional development issues in view of the rising opportunities within the African region. This volume contains 14 chapters and is organized in four sections: Introduction; Industry, Trade and Investment in Africa; Agricultural Services and the Water-energy-food Nexus in Africa; and Environmental and Cultural Dimensions to Africa’s Regional Development.

Author : National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Population,Panel on Policy Research and Data Needs to Meet the Challenge of Aging in Africa
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2006-11-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780309180092

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Aging in Sub-Saharan Africa by National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Population,Panel on Policy Research and Data Needs to Meet the Challenge of Aging in Africa Pdf

In sub-Saharan Africa, older people make up a relatively small fraction of the total population and are supported primarily by family and other kinship networks. They have traditionally been viewed as repositories of information and wisdom, and are critical pillars of the community but as the HIV/AIDS pandemic destroys family systems, the elderly increasingly have to deal with the loss of their own support while absorbing the additional responsibilities of caring for their orphaned grandchildren. Aging in Sub-Saharan Africa explores ways to promote U.S. research interests and to augment the sub-Saharan governments' capacity to address the many challenges posed by population aging. Five major themes are explored in the book such as the need for a basic definition of "older person," the need for national governments to invest more in basic research and the coordination of data collection across countries, and the need for improved dialogue between local researchers and policy makers. This book makes three major recommendations: 1) the development of a research agenda 2) enhancing research opportunity and implementation and 3) the translation of research findings.

Author : International Monetary Fund
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781513597331

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Regional Economic Outlook, October 2015 by International Monetary Fund Pdf

Growth in sub-Saharan Africa has weakened after more than a decade of solid growth, although this overall outlook masks considerable variation across the region. Some countries have been negatively affected by falling prices of their main commodity exports. Oil-exporting countries, including Nigeria and Angola, have been hit hard by falling revenues and the resulting fiscal adjustments, while middle-income countries such as Ghana, South Africa, and Zambia are also facing unfavorable conditions. This October 2015 report discusses the fiscal and monetary policy adjustments necessary for these countries to adapt to the new environment. Chapter 2 looks at competitiveness in the region, analyzing the substantial trade integration that accompanied the recent period of high growth, and policy actions to nurture new sources of growth. Chapter 3 looks at the implications for the region of persistently high income and gender inequality and ways to reduce them.

Author : Ms.Dalia Hakura,Mr.Mumtaz Hussain,Ms.Monique Newiak,Vimal Thakoor,Mr.Fan Yang
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 29 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-06-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781484382349

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Inequality, Gender Gaps and Economic Growth by Ms.Dalia Hakura,Mr.Mumtaz Hussain,Ms.Monique Newiak,Vimal Thakoor,Mr.Fan Yang Pdf

A growing body of empirical evidence suggests that inequality—income or gender related—can impede economic growth. Using dynamic panel regressions and new time series data, this paper finds that both income and gender inequalities, including from legal gender-based restrictions, are jointly negatively associated with per capita GDP growth. Examining the relationship for countries at different stages of development, we find that this effect prevails mainly in lower income countries. In particular, per capita income growth in sub-Saharan Africa could be higher by as much as 0.9 percentage points on average if inequality was reduced to the levels observed in the fastgrowing emerging Asian countries. High levels of income inequality in sub-Saharan Africa appear partly driven by structural features. However, the paper’s findings show that policies that influence the opportunities of low-income households and women to participate in economic activities also matter and, therefore, if well-designed and targeted, could play a role in alleviating inequalities.

Author : Mr.Paulo Silva Lopes
Publisher : INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2005-03-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1451860668

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The Disconcerting Pyramids of Poverty and Inequality of Sub-Saharan Africa by Mr.Paulo Silva Lopes Pdf

Poverty and inequality in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) should not be ascertained only on the basis of scarce and unreliable income distribution statistics, but should also take into account social conditions. Recent, widely disseminated claims that poverty and inequality have increased over the past 30 years are based on regional income estimates with falling medians and rising upper variances over that period. Graphically, this translates into pyramid-shaped income distributions that, perversely, shift to the left and widen over time. However, during the same period social indicators improved significantly (if insufficiently), and we argue in this paper that such a trend represents progress with social equity in SSA. This point is illustrated through the configuration of alternative "social pyramids" that move for most of the last 30 years in the right direction. However, more recently, social indicators are being set back by the HIV/AIDS pandemic, which will generate greater and more dehumanizing poverty in the years ahead even if meaningful economic growth is achieved. As underscored by the multiplicity of "pyramid" representations, poverty and inequality time trends in SSA can thus best be described as disconcerting in that they remain arguably illusive and definitely disturbing.

Author : Andrew Dabalen,Ambar Narayan,Jaime Saavedra-Chanduvi,Alejandro Hoyos Suarez
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781464803345

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Do African Children Have an Equal Chance? by Andrew Dabalen,Ambar Narayan,Jaime Saavedra-Chanduvi,Alejandro Hoyos Suarez Pdf

Early access to education, health services, safe water, and nutritious food improve the chances of a fruitful life. This book highlights the significant progress Sub-Saharan African countries have made in the past decades and the challenges that remain in ending extreme poverty and laying the foundations for shared prosperity.