West African States

Author : Alusine Jalloh,Toyin Falola
Publisher : University Rochester Press
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 1580463088

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The United States and West Africa by Alusine Jalloh,Toyin Falola Pdf

The first volume devoted to interrogating the complex relationship -- both historic and contemporary -- between the United States and West Africa. Over the last several decades, historians have conducted extensive research into contact between the United States and West Africa during the era of the transatlantic trade. Yet we still understand relatively little about more recent relations between the two areas. This multidisciplinary volume presents the most comprehensive analysis of the U.S.-West African relationship to date, filling a significant gap in the literature by examining the social, cultural, political, and economic bonds that have, in recent years, drawn these two world regions into increasingly closer contact. Beginning with examinations of factors that linked the nations during European colonial ruleof Africa, and spanning to discussions of U.S. foreign policy with regard to West Africa from the Cold War through the end of the twentieth century and beyond, these essays constitute the first volume devoted to interrogating thecomplex relationship -- both historic and contemporary -- between the United States and West Africa. Contributors: Abdul Karim Bangura, Karen B. Bell, Peter A. Dumbuya, Kwame Essien, Andrew I. E. Ewoh, Toyin Falola, Osman Gbla, John Wess Grant, Stephen A. Harmon, Harold R. Harris, Olawale Ismail, Alusine Jalloh, Fred L. Johnson III, Stephen Kandeh, Ibrahim Kargbo, Bayo Lawal, Ayodeji Olukoju, Adebayo Oyebade, Christopher Ruane, Anita Spring, Ibrahim Sundiata, Hakeem Ibikunle Tijani, Ken Vincent, and Amanda Warnock. Alusine Jalloh is associate professor of history and founding director of The Africa Program at the University of Texas at Arlington. Toyin Falola is the Jacob and Frances Sanger Mossiker Chair in the Humanities and University Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Texas at Austin.

Author : Modupeola Irele
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Africa, West
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Economic Community of West African States by Modupeola Irele Pdf

Author : J. Cameron Monroe
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107040182

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The Precolonial State in West Africa by J. Cameron Monroe Pdf

This volume examines political life in the Kingdom of Dahomey, located in the Republic of Bénin.

Author : John Dunn
Publisher : Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1978-06
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105001952113

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West African States: Failure and Promise by John Dunn Pdf

Comparison of recent political developments of seven states in West Africa - discusses politics, economic policy and government in Ghana, cote d'ivoire, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea and Sierra Leone. References and statistical tables.

Author : West African Economic Association. Conference
Publisher : Vikas Publishing House Private
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : IND:39000000691480

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Trade & Development in Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) by West African Economic Association. Conference Pdf

Author : Kofi Oteng Kufuor
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-02
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781351887625

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The Institutional Transformation of the Economic Community of West African States by Kofi Oteng Kufuor Pdf

This book examines regional economic integration in West Africa within the context of the institutional evolution of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). It uses the tools of the New Institutional Economics School (NIE) to explore the origins and development of the most recent ECOWAS Treaty. Particular attention is given to the interface between domestic legal arrangements and the success of open markets at the regional and international levels.

Author : Ibrahim Adebimpe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Africa, West
ISBN : IND:30000077658312

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Political and Constitutional Development of West African States by Ibrahim Adebimpe Pdf

Author : Catherine Chambers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Africa, West
ISBN : IND:30000078189671

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West African States by Catherine Chambers Pdf

Charts the rise and fall of states across western Africa, from the 15th century to the early 20th century. Examines how states evolved and how they reacted to new alliances.

Author : Donal Cruise O'Brien,John Dunn,Richard Rathbone
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : History
ISBN : 0521368936

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Contemporary West African States by Donal Cruise O'Brien,John Dunn,Richard Rathbone Pdf

A provocative contribution to the debate on the nature of the state and political processes in Africa.

Author : Eswar Prasad,Vera Songwe
Publisher : Brookings Institution Press
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780815738541

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Regional Integration in West Africa by Eswar Prasad,Vera Songwe Pdf

" Assessing the potential benefits and risks of a currency union Leaders of the fifteen-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have set a goal of achieving a monetary and currency union by late 2020. Although some progress has been made toward achieving this ambitious goal, major challenges remain if the region is to realize the necessary macroeconomic convergence and establish the required institutional framework in a relatively short period of time. The proposed union offers many potential benefits, especially for countries with historically high inflation rates and weak central banks. But, as implementation of the euro over the past two decades has shown, folding multiple currencies, representing disparate economies, into a common union comes with significant costs, along with operational challenges and transitional risks. All these potential negatives must be considered carefully by ECOWAS leaders seeking tomeet a self-imposed deadline. This book, by two leading experts on economics and Africa, makes a significant analytical contribution to the debates now under way about how ECOWAS could achieve and manage its currency union, andthe ramifications for the African continent. "

Author : Eric M. Edi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015070766699

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Globalization and Politics in the Economic Community of West African States by Eric M. Edi Pdf

Globalization and Politics in the Economic Community of West African States offers an engaging perspective on the understanding of globalization in the ECOWAS countries of West Africa. This book discusses the political and structural changes that were enacted by the West African leadership and people to meet the challenges of globalization and examines the extent to which these changes furthered democracy and the respect of human rights.

Author : OECD,Economic Community of West African States
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2009-11-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 926405975X

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West African Studies West African Perspectives Resources for Development by OECD,Economic Community of West African States 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 : Kwame A. Ninsin
Publisher : KARTHALA Editions
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Africa, West
ISBN : 9782811101664

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Nation-states and the challenges of regional integration in West Africa by Kwame A. Ninsin Pdf

Since the Treaty establishing the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was signed in 1975, several protocole have been adopted providing the legal and institutional framework for implementing the integration of the West African sub-region. Ail social and political stakeholders agree that regional integration is a major challenge for development in West Africa. Yet the regional integration process has been affected by many delays, even failures. Member states have pursued a seemingly contradictory dual objective: build a Nation-state within colonial Borders and achieve regional integration to fight against under-development. Can national planning priorities be reconciled with the demands and objectives of regional integration processes in West Africa ? Since 2005, under the auspices of the Management of Social Transformations (MOST) Programme initiative, the Social and Human Sciences Sector of UNESCO has organized a series of national seminars on West African regional integration in the ECOWAS region. Four seminars have so far been organized in Senegal, Mali, Benin and Ghana. This anthology publishes papers presented at Ghana's national seminar on "Nation-states and the Challenge of Regional Integration in West Africa: the Case of Ghana", held in Accra from 8 to 9 November 2005. The contributors suggest that Ghana's reluctance to relinquish its sovereignty stemmed from a lack of commitment in the first 20 years of ECOWAS' existence and preoccupation with its own security and survival against internai and externat threats. The state has currently demonstrated renewed commit-ment by establishing a Ministry of Regional Cooperation and the New Agenda for Africa's Development (NEPAD) to coordinate and manage the sub-regional integration programme. In spite of positive developments, results have been disappointing. The new ministry remains isolated and is constrained by limited resources in finance and manpower. Its approach to integration issues has been elitist and technocratic, concentrating on format trade and ignoring the importance of the informai trade that has been the traditional means of popular participation in the integration of West African economies. Borderland communities with economic and social ties continue to engage in exchanges across political boundaries in defiance of national and state security concerns. Empowerment of Ghanaians involved in small-scale, informa] cross-border trade (in majority, women) "would not only increase the levels of social and economic integration, but would make the benefits of integration available to large sections of the population".

Author : Emmanuel Balogun
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429791840

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Region-Building in West Africa by Emmanuel Balogun Pdf

This book examines the role of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) practitioners in coordinating, creating, and managing regional governance practices in the areas of public health, peace and security, and microfinancial integration. Since 1975, there have been many failed and successful attempts at unconstitutional government changes in West Africa. During this same period, numerous instruments have been designed to promote peace and security in the region. This book examines the role of bureaucratic actors in the ECOWAS in harmonizing regional integration policy in West Africa. Using data from fieldwork in several countries in West Africa, Balogun observes how ECOWAS practitioners network and strategically engage regional stakeholders in health, peace and security, and finance as a means to deepen harmonization between ECOWAS Member States and build a connection with civil society. Balogun argues that the founding conditions of ECOWAS set the organization on an institutional path to adapt its approaches to regional governance. Region-Building in West Africa challenges the idea that self-interested leaders limit regional cooperation. The book also challenges the idea that the bureaucrats in the organization are glorified servants to their governments. Region-Building in West Africa instead focuses on the influence that bureaucrats have in shaping the international policy agenda of ECOWAS. This book will be useful to scholars, students, and practitioners in Africa and beyond who want to better understand the inner workings of African regional organizations, and the processes that drive cooperation across West Africa.

Author : Ebere Nwaubani
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : 1580460763

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The United States and Decolonization in West Africa, 1950-1960 by Ebere Nwaubani Pdf

He also gives a nuanced appraisal of the Cold War, demonstrating that it was not as important as popularly believed in determining U.S. behavior in Africa. The primary focus of the book is on West Africa, with case studies focusing on the Ewe, Ghana (including the Volta dam project), and Guinea. The broad issues discussed are framed in the larger context of sub-Saharan Africa, and against the backdrop of the larger debates about the nature of post-1945 United States diplomacy."--BOOK JACKET.