Structural Transformation and Economic Development in Africa

This book provides unique insight into the challenges and opportunities of structural transformation and economic development in Africa. It highlights the vital role played by enterprise, in particular the participation of women in this process, and the importance of supply chains and global value chains. Detailed case studies from across Africa show the range and variety of economic issues faced within the continent. A particular focus is given to infrastructure development, food security, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, currency crises, entrepreneurship in Africa, microfinance, the circular economy, and corporate social responsibility.

This book offers an applied and policy relevant guide to the structural transformation of African economies at national and local levels. It will be relevant to researchers and policymakers interested in development economics, global supply chains, and international trade.

Contains practical suggestions for policymakers on how to create sustainable development in Africa Explores how global value chain participation can drive economic growth within Africa Presents detailed case studies from across Africa to highlight the range of economic issues faced within the continent

Autorentext

John Struthers is Emeritus Professor and former Director at the Centre for African Research on Enterprise and Economic Development (CAREED), University of the West of Scotland.

Adebisi Adewole is a Lecturer and Director at the Centre for African Research on Enterprise and Economic Development (CAREED), University of the West of Scotland.

Klappentext
Economic development involves deep, encompassing, and sustainable change. Opportunities and challenges are inherent in the development trajectory and outcomes. This is the thread that connects the contributions to Structural Transformation and Economic Development in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges that provide an array of insights across a range of issues on diverse aspects of the development project in a variety of African settings. In an era of global uncertainty and rapid technological change, this book provides a timely reminder that development is a multifaceted project that requires simultaneous action on multiple fronts. David Luke, Professor in Practice, Firoz Laji Institue for Africa, London School of Economics and Political Science This book provides unique insight into the challenges and opportunities of structural transformation and economic development in Africa. It highlights the vital role played by enterprise, in particular the participation of women in this process, and the importance of supply chains and global value chains. Detailed case studies from across Africa show the range and variety of economic issues faced within the continent. A particular focus is given to infrastructure development, food security, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, currency crises, entrepreneurship in Africa, microfinance, the circular economy, and corporate social responsibility. This book offers an applied and policy relevant guide to the structural transformation of African economies at national and local levels. It will be relevant to researchers and policymakers interested in development economics, global supply chains, and international trade. John Struthers is Emeritus Professor and former Director at the Centre for African Research on Enterprise and Economic Development (CAREED), University of the West of Scotland. Adebisi Adewole is a Lecturer and Director at the Centre for African Research on Enterprise and Economic Development (CAREED), University of the West of Scotland.

Inhalt

1. Introduction: structural transformation in Africa: key insights.- 2. Fostering productive capacities and structural transformation in Africa: the role of the private sector.- 3. Impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and associated policy responses on food systems in Sub-Saharan Africa: a synthesis of evidence.- 4. The effect of infrastructure on urban food consumers' food security: a case study in Anambra State, Nigeria.- 5. The impact of currency crises and selected macro factors on firms' financial performance: the case of Egypt.- 6. Climate change: policy support for national adaptation plans in Sub-Saharan Africa.- 7. A 'Trade and Exchange' view of the investorentrepreneur relationship: framework for an early-stage entrepreneurial financing and ownership risks/rewards management strategy.- 8. Microfinancing and women in rural areas in Ogun State, Nigeria: a case study of Yewa South Local Government.- 9. Business knowledge within Africa management philosophy.- 10. How media representations influence women entrepreneurs' identity: evidence from the Tanzanian Press.- 11. Analysis of entrepreneurship education ecosystem of three institutions in Kenya: based on the five exogenous capitals of the Actiotope model.- 12. Online fashion and performative cyber power of social media influencers: a case study from Algeria.- 13. Applying the circular economy framework to the global cocoa value chain.- 14. Supply chain risk management and non-financial performance of manufacturing companies: the intervening role of green supply chain practices.- 15. Facilitating smallholder coffee producers global value chains participation: evidence from Ethiopia.- 16. Managing supply chain risks through corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives: comparisons between South Africa and the UK.