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.-Kofi Annan former
United Nations Secretary General Some readers will enjoy Lopes' 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.-Célestin Monga African Development Bank's Vice President and Chief Economist
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. -Ha-Joon Chang University of Cambridge UK
Thorough thought-provoking and beyond rhetoric: definitely a must-read for anyone who wants
to understand Africa's present and future.-Enrico Letta former Prime Minister of Italy Dean
of the Paris School of International Affairs Sciences Po France Lopes 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.
