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OverviewConcentrates on the seven countries which between them (excluding South Africa) account for 60 per cent of total manufacturing in sub-Saharan Africa. The contributors look at the role of manufacturing and industry in the development of these countries, arguing that future prosperity could be enhanced by a three-pronged approach to industrialisation. Published in association with the ODI Full Product DetailsAuthor: Roger C. RiddellPublisher: James Currey Imprint: James Currey Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.001kg ISBN: 9780852551196ISBN 10: 0852551193 Pages: 432 Publication Date: 01 January 1990 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews'This study is undoubtedly the most significant work on the manufacturing industry in sub-Saharan Africa to be published in the last decade - or indeed any decade ... The conclusions that emerge from the data and analysis of this vitally important book should be noted by all African countries. It is impossible in a short review to avoid oversimplifying, but the message is clear: not only are there viable alternatives to the current orthodoxy, but these are also more likely to promote industrialization; furthermore, orthodox structural adjustment policies put at risk much of existing industry.' - Colin Stoneman in Development Policy Review 'Riddell provides what is perhaps the best, most thoughtful, and most convincingly argued examination of the experience and prospects of manufacturing in sub-Saharan Africa that is available.' - James Cobbe in Africa Today 'This is an excellent book for those with an interest in African studies and manufacturing development. Its publication is timely, coming at the close of the 1980s which witnessed a decline in Africa's manufacturing growth rates, viewed from both historical and cross-sectional planes.' - Ron Matthews in African Affairs This study is undoubtedly the most significant work on the manufacturing industry in sub-Saharan Africa to be published in the last decade - or indeed any decade ... - James Cobbe in AFRICA TODAY This is an excellent book for those with an interest in African studies and manufacturing development. Its publication is timely, coming at the close of the 1980s which witnessed a decline in Africaent. Its publication is timely, coming at the close of the 1980s which witnessed a decline in Africa's manufacturing growth ra Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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