The economic performance of African countries south of the Sahara generally has been poor during the past two decades. External factors such as high oil prices, deteriorating terms of trade, and wars, and formidable internal factors such as corruption, chauvinism, authoritarianism, and violence have continued to plague the region. Whereas in the 1980s the Subsahara was overwhelmed by drought, devaluation, and debt, the 1990s have brought the paradox of civil strife and a complex transition to democracy. This volume surveys the major political, economic, social, ecological, and gender related…mehr
The economic performance of African countries south of the Sahara generally has been poor during the past two decades. External factors such as high oil prices, deteriorating terms of trade, and wars, and formidable internal factors such as corruption, chauvinism, authoritarianism, and violence have continued to plague the region. Whereas in the 1980s the Subsahara was overwhelmed by drought, devaluation, and debt, the 1990s have brought the paradox of civil strife and a complex transition to democracy. This volume surveys the major political, economic, social, ecological, and gender related aspects of Subsaharan Africa's struggle toward democracy. Its essays pose two fundamental sets of ideas: that the internal equilibrium can be restored only through institutional changes with these countries; and that the political and economic dilemmas in the region are closely related to issues of gender and the environment. The volume will be of interest to scholars and students of comparative politics, developmental economics, and African studies.
The author of "Picatrix" was likely a highly educated and intellectually versatile scholar, deeply rooted in the Arabic-speaking world of the 11th century. He was well-versed in a variety of disciplines, including astrology, alchemy, and philosophy, drawing on Greek, Persian, and Indian sources. As a participant in the Islamic Golden Age's rich scholarly tradition, he likely had access to extensive libraries and intellectual circles. His work suggests a blend of academic knowledge and practical application, indicating both theoretical understanding and hands-on experience in astrological and magical practices.
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Acknowledgments Introduction Civil Society and Democratic Transition Civil Society and Democratic Consolidation: Building a Culture of Democracy in a New South Africa by Larry Diamond The "New" Civil Society and Democratic Transitions in Africa by Edward R. MacMahon Lessons to Be Learned from the Angolan Elections: 38 Reliable Guides or Misleading Judgments by William Minter The Politics of Economic Reforms Labor, Structural Adjustment, and Democracy in Sierra Leone and Ghana by Alfred B. Zack-Williams Privatization in a Transitional Society: A Kenyan Case Study by Rukhsana A. Siddiqui "The End of History or the Beginning of the End?": Prospects for Botswana in the Twenty-First Century by Larry A. Swatuck The Problems of Development Management Nongovernmental Organizations and Government-Organized Nongovernmental Organizations: Opportunities for Development Management in Africa in the Twenty-First Century by Peter Koehn and Olatunde Ojo "Managing" Development in Subsaharan Africa in the 1990s: States, Markets, and Civil Societies in Alternative Paradigms by Sandra Maclean Women and Empowerment in Africa in the 1990s Toward Equality for All?: International Human Rights for African Women by Lynn Berat Barriers and Opportunities: The Role of Organizations in Nigerian Women's Quest for Empowerment by Mary J. Osirim Toward the Sustainable Development of African Ecology and Environment Africa's Environmental Challenges: Deforestation and Development by Moses K. Tesi The Issues of Development and Environment in Africa: An Overview by E. Ike Udogu Bibliography Index About the Contributors
Acknowledgments Introduction Civil Society and Democratic Transition Civil Society and Democratic Consolidation: Building a Culture of Democracy in a New South Africa by Larry Diamond The "New" Civil Society and Democratic Transitions in Africa by Edward R. MacMahon Lessons to Be Learned from the Angolan Elections: 38 Reliable Guides or Misleading Judgments by William Minter The Politics of Economic Reforms Labor, Structural Adjustment, and Democracy in Sierra Leone and Ghana by Alfred B. Zack-Williams Privatization in a Transitional Society: A Kenyan Case Study by Rukhsana A. Siddiqui "The End of History or the Beginning of the End?": Prospects for Botswana in the Twenty-First Century by Larry A. Swatuck The Problems of Development Management Nongovernmental Organizations and Government-Organized Nongovernmental Organizations: Opportunities for Development Management in Africa in the Twenty-First Century by Peter Koehn and Olatunde Ojo "Managing" Development in Subsaharan Africa in the 1990s: States, Markets, and Civil Societies in Alternative Paradigms by Sandra Maclean Women and Empowerment in Africa in the 1990s Toward Equality for All?: International Human Rights for African Women by Lynn Berat Barriers and Opportunities: The Role of Organizations in Nigerian Women's Quest for Empowerment by Mary J. Osirim Toward the Sustainable Development of African Ecology and Environment Africa's Environmental Challenges: Deforestation and Development by Moses K. Tesi The Issues of Development and Environment in Africa: An Overview by E. Ike Udogu Bibliography Index About the Contributors
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