EAN: 9783030465896

THE FUTURE OF AFRICA - JAKKIE CILLIERS KARTONIE...

This open access textbook offers a critical introduction to human and economic development
prospects in Africa revolving around three questions: where is Africa today  what explains the
current state  and  given historical trends and what we know about the world  where do we think
the continent will be in 2040? And  a final question: what can we do to create a better
tomorrow? It models ambitious progress in health  demographics  agriculture  education 
industrialization  technological leapfrogging  increased trade  greater stability  better
governance and external support. The book reviews the future of work jobs  poverty and the
impact of climate change. A combined Closing the Gap scenario presents a forecast of what could
be possible by 2040. Each chapter suggests which policies might accelerate prospects for each
sector. Written in an accessible style  and supported by a range of pedagogical features  this
textbook introduces undergraduate and graduate students to the contemporary human and economic
development prospects in Africa.

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