Böcker av Carlos Lopes

This book examines the economic relationship between Africa and Europe. It highlights the stigmatized narratives about Africa and analyses how they influence a range of key actors and processes. This is illustrated by the actions of European actors who reinforce negative narratives through replacing real economic transformation and development with charity, while African leaders compete to maximize aid donations and help further these narratives. This book acknowledges the complex history of the relations between Africa and Europe and details the ways in which Africa has become a peripheral player in the world economy. It will be relevant to researchers and policymakers interested in development and African economics. This is an open access book.

Using ethnographic and historical materials, this book expands our knowledge about African development and makes practical suggestions as to how successful development in a complex, yet dynamic continent can be achieved--Provided by publisher.

ΓÇ£Lopes brings his rigour, insight, and experience to this timely new book, presenting a compelling rethink of traditional development models in Africa and the need to seize on transformational change to build a sustainable future for the continent."ΓÇöKofi Annan, former United Nations Secretary General ΓÇ£Some readers will enjoy LopesΓÇÖ eclectic brilliance and breath-taking culture. Others will salute his ability to bring compelling new angles to every topic. Everyone will be impressed with his craftsmanship, his rich and multi-faceted approach to development, and his high ethical standards. It is impossible to read this jewel book and not feel smarter.ΓÇ¥ΓÇöC├⌐lestin Monga, African Development BankΓÇÖs Vice President and Chief Economist ΓÇ£Drawing on his distinguished academic career, policy experience at the highest level, and deep love of the continent, Lopes provides a visionary analysis of Africa''s current problems and future prospects. This book provides a highly unusual combination of intellectualism and hard-nosed pragmatism. A singular achievement.ΓÇ¥ ΓÇöHa-Joon Chang, University of Cambridge, UKΓÇ£Thorough, thought-provoking, and beyond rhetoric: definitely a must-read for anyone who wants to understand AfricaΓÇÖs present and future.ΓÇ¥ΓÇöEnrico Letta, former Prime Minister of Italy, Dean of the Paris School of International Affairs, Sciences Po, FranceLopes delivers an overview of the critical development issues facing the African continent today. He offers readers a blueprint of policies to address issues, and an intense, heartfelt meditation on the meaning of economic development in the age of democratic doubts, identity crises, global fears and threatening issues of sustainability.

Based on an extensive national survey of workers and four separate industry-specific surveys, Generations and Work will examine and provide answers to the most common issues and problems of multi generational work by assessing differences and commonalities between and among generations.

Examines the achievements of technical cooperation, and offers recommendations for reform in the context of globalization, democratization, the information revolution and the growth of capacities in the South. This title analyzes the issues from three perspectives: ownership, capacity enablers and knowledge.