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Regional Integration, Trade and Industry in Africa

Author : Helmut Asche
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030753662
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book Regional Integration, Trade and Industry in Africa written by Helmut Asche and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-06-14 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the past, present and prospects of regional economic integration in Africa. The empirical analysis ranges from unions formed during the years following independence, to the proposed African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which aims to remove trade barriers between all 55 African states. In addition, the book explores to what extent Africa’s Regional Economic Communities (RECs) have advanced in accordance with a linear integration model of goods, labor and capital markets. The book subsequently evaluates the suitability of the European model of deep integration with costly institutions for the conditions specific to Africa, considering, for example, the role of informal and non-recorded trade. Stylized cases of regional division of labour with increasing returns and imperfect competition are introduced to support the economic integration logic. Past and current economic policies in Africa are scrutinized to answer the question: how can African regions best foster new manufacturing industries and value chains across the continent? In conclusion, the book outlines content and processes of Common Industrial Policy in the African regions. The book also addresses the controversial issue of international trade agreements between developing countries and the European Union or the USA and investigates whether these agreements impede or promote economic development in Africa. The book includes a detailed roadmap describing how to improve key clauses of agreements for economic partnership in the interest of African countries. In closing, it outlines a new vision of joint sustainable development for Africa and Europe.

Regional Integration in West Africa

Author : Eswar Prasad
Publisher : Brookings Institution Press
ISBN 13 : 0815738544
Total Pages : 203 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (157 download)

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Download or read book Regional Integration in West Africa written by Eswar Prasad and published by Brookings Institution Press. This book was released on 2021-07-13 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " Assessing the potential benefits and risks of a currency union Leaders of the fifteen-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have set a goal of achieving a monetary and currency union by late 2020. Although some progress has been made toward achieving this ambitious goal, major challenges remain if the region is to realize the necessary macroeconomic convergence and establish the required institutional framework in a relatively short period of time. The proposed union offers many potential benefits, especially for countries with historically high inflation rates and weak central banks. But, as implementation of the euro over the past two decades has shown, folding multiple currencies, representing disparate economies, into a common union comes with significant costs, along with operational challenges and transitional risks. All these potential negatives must be considered carefully by ECOWAS leaders seeking tomeet a self-imposed deadline. This book, by two leading experts on economics and Africa, makes a significant analytical contribution to the debates now under way about how ECOWAS could achieve and manage its currency union, andthe ramifications for the African continent. "

Innovation, Regional Integration, and Development in Africa

Author : Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319921800
Total Pages : 335 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (199 download)

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Book Synopsis Innovation, Regional Integration, and Development in Africa by : Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba

Download or read book Innovation, Regional Integration, and Development in Africa written by Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-07-26 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited volume discusses the role of innovation and regional integration in economic development in Africa. Over the past five decades, post-colonial African countries have struggled to break loose from the trap of poverty and underdevelopment through the adoption of various development strategies at regional, national, and continental levels. However, the results of both national and regional efforts at advancing development on the continent have been mixed. Although the importance of agglomeration and fusion of institutions have long been recognized as possible path to achieving economic development in Africa, the approach to regionalism has been unduly focused on market integration, while neglecting other dimensions such as social policy, mobility of labor, educational policy, biotechnology, regional legislation, manufacturing, innovation, and science and technology. This volume investigates the link between innovation, regional integration, and development in Africa, arguing that the immediate and long term development of Africa lies not just in the structural transformation of its economies but in the advancement of scientific and innovation capacities. The book is divided into four parts. Part I addresses the theoretical and conceptual underpinnings of innovation and regional integration in Africa. Part II presents case studies which examine how regional economic institutions are fostering innovation in Africa. Part III of the book deals with sectoral issues on innovation and integrated development in Africa. Part IV sets the future research on innovation, regional integration, and development in Africa. Combining theoretical analysis and a comparative, interdisciplinary approach, this volume is appropriate for researchers and students interested in economic development, political economy, African studies, international relations, agricultural science, and geography, as well as policymakers in regional economic communities and the African Union.

Africa's Progress in Regional and Global Economic Integration - Towards Transformative Regional Integration

Author : Achim Gutowski
Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
ISBN 13 : 3643905238
Total Pages : 454 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (439 download)

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Book Synopsis Africa's Progress in Regional and Global Economic Integration - Towards Transformative Regional Integration by : Achim Gutowski

Download or read book Africa's Progress in Regional and Global Economic Integration - Towards Transformative Regional Integration written by Achim Gutowski and published by LIT Verlag Münster. This book was released on 2016 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on Africa's deep routed structural problems, the key aspect of a transformative regional integration is how to promote structural transformation by adapted strategies and policies for the African regional economic communities, for the Continental Free Trade Area, and for the Tripartite Free Trade Area. Regional integration in Africa is based on a conventional (linear) model, starting with trade preference zones and moving to free trade areas, customs unions, and monetary and economic zones, with the ultimate goal to reach political unity. Specific problems of a more transformative regional integration agenda are discussed, such as: ?food security and agriculture; industry development, enterprise growth and competition; and economic partnership agreements with extra-regional partners. In the final section, the impact of three global value chains of importance for Africa (diamonds, shea butter, and sesame) are considered on regions, on sub-regions, and on regional integration. (Series: African Development Perspectives Yearbook, Vol. 18) [Subject: African Studies, Economics

Regional Integration and Policy Challenges in Africa

Author : A. Elhiraika
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1137462086
Total Pages : 335 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (374 download)

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Download or read book Regional Integration and Policy Challenges in Africa written by A. Elhiraika and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-01-26 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The role of integration as a catalyst for economic growth, development and insulation from global shocks has made the concept of regional integration even more attractive to states. This books contains compelling arguments and empirical observations that detail some of the key opportunities governments in Africa are pursuing.

Regional Integration and Cooperation in West Africa

Author : Réal P. Lavergne
Publisher : IDRC (International Development Research Centre)
ISBN 13 : 9780865435674
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (356 download)

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Book Synopsis Regional Integration and Cooperation in West Africa by : Réal P. Lavergne

Download or read book Regional Integration and Cooperation in West Africa written by Réal P. Lavergne and published by IDRC (International Development Research Centre). This book was released on 1997 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume examines the failure of regional integration and cooperation to date in West Africa and explores some of the more holistic and economically liberal options for revitalization. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Pan Africanism, Regional Integration and Development in Africa

Author : Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030342964
Total Pages : 335 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (33 download)

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Book Synopsis Pan Africanism, Regional Integration and Development in Africa by : Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba

Download or read book Pan Africanism, Regional Integration and Development in Africa written by Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited volume addresses the accomplishments, prospects and challenges of regional integration processes on the African continent. Since regional integration is a process that ebbs and flows according to a wide range of variables such as changing political and economic conditions, implications and factors derived from the vagaries of migration and climate change, it is crucial to be cognizant with how these variables impact regional integration initiatives. The contributors discuss the debates on Pan-Africanism and linking it with ongoing discourses and policies on regional integration in Africa. Other aspects of the book contain some of the most important topic issues such as migration, border management and the sustainable development goals. This content offers readers fresh and innovative perspectives on various aspects of sustainable development and regional growth in Africa.

Regional Integration in Africa

Author : Peter Anyang' Nyong'o
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Regional Integration in Africa written by Peter Anyang' Nyong'o and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Regional Economic Integration in West Africa

Author : Diery Seck
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3319012827
Total Pages : 267 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (19 download)

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Book Synopsis Regional Economic Integration in West Africa by : Diery Seck

Download or read book Regional Economic Integration in West Africa written by Diery Seck and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-18 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a number of key studies pertaining to the most pressing challenges of economic regional integration in West Africa. The issues of monetary coordination, foreign exchange volatility, taxation, savings and macroeconomic convergence are investigated from a regional perspective. The characteristics of West Africa’s trade policy are reviewed and assessed in comparison to that of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The extent to which regional integration can tackle the challenge of unemployment is the focus of studies on labour markets. Development of the private sector and coordination of regional cross-border transportation are examined through the lens of economic collaboration between Arab and African countries. The book provides fresh new answers to persistent development questions and sheds new light on long-held views that are either incomplete or no longer true. It also opens new perspectives on the search for sustainable avenues for Africa’s development. In this regard, it may contribute to the emergence of a new paradigm on Africa’s development process and its science-based, policy-oriented implementation.

Regional Integration in Africa

Author : André Mbata Betukumesu Mangu
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789004399938
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (999 download)

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Download or read book Regional Integration in Africa written by André Mbata Betukumesu Mangu and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Regional Integration in Africa: What Role for South Africa, Henri Bah, Siphamandla Zondi and André Mbata Mangu reflect on African integration. Despite some progress made, Africa is lagging behind and South Africa has not played a major role.

The Quest for Regional Integration in the Twenty First Century

Author : Joram Mukama Biswaro
Publisher : African Books Collective
ISBN 13 : 9987081568
Total Pages : 462 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (87 download)

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Book Synopsis The Quest for Regional Integration in the Twenty First Century by : Joram Mukama Biswaro

Download or read book The Quest for Regional Integration in the Twenty First Century written by Joram Mukama Biswaro and published by African Books Collective. This book was released on 2012 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the last five decades, the world has witnessed dramatic changes. The Cold War has ended, and geopolitical relations among the major powers have been generally stable and tranquil. Moreover, the demise of colonialism has allowed newly independent countries to play a greater role in the international arena, and countries that used to be foes have now joined hands to develop their economies and raise the living standards of their peoples. At the same time, economic integration, both regional and global, has taken a strong hold. There is a growing realization that, for the survival of the modern world, with increasing cross-national links and externalities, global cooperation is a necessity. The opponents of integration argue that it is merely a guise for exploiting people in developing countries, which will cause massive disruptions of lives and with few benefits to the poor. Its proponents, however, point to the significantly reduced levels of poverty in countries that have adopted economic integration, such as China, India, Vietnam, Brazil, Chile, South Africa, Tanzania, and others. The EU experience is a successful example of integrating national economies, but how far should those promoting regional integration in Africa and other regions look to the EU as a model? Can regional and global integration proceed harmoniously? The journey towards fully-fledged regional integration in Africa and beyond could be long, rough and tough. Challenges and fears are enormous, but hopes, opportunities and prospects are immense. From this study it can be further concluded that Regional Integration and Cooperation in the 21st century is a reality and relevant.

Assessing Regional Integration in Africa

Author : United Nations. Economic Commission for Africa
Publisher : United Nations, Economic Commission for Africa
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Assessing Regional Integration in Africa written by United Nations. Economic Commission for Africa and published by United Nations, Economic Commission for Africa. This book was released on 2004 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication examines progress towards regional integration in Africa; defined as one of the anchoring ideals of African unity and the basis for the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) development framework. The report analyses the current state of the integration process, highlighting where efforts have succeeded or failed. Findings include that progress has been mixed across sectors, regional economic communities and member states; with some notable progress in trade, communications, transport and macroeconomic policy. Overall however, substantial gaps remain between goals and achievements of most regional economic communities, particularly in terms of internal African trade, macroeconomic policy convergence, production and physical connectivity. A summary report is also available (ISBN 9211250927)

Assessing Regional Integration in Africa II

Author : United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
Publisher : United Nations
ISBN 13 : 9211556589
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (115 download)

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Download or read book Assessing Regional Integration in Africa II written by United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and published by United Nations. This book was released on 2006-10-06 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report examines the effectiveness of Africas regional economic communities in pushing forward the regional integration agenda towards the objectives of the Abuja Treaty establishing the African Economic Community. A fully functioning African Economic Community will remove all barriers to movement of people, goods and services across the continent, thereby creating a single economic space. The report examines the critical role that institutions in general can play in achieving policy objectives, and the specific role that African institutions perform. The analysis focuses on the regional economic communities, which have been designated by the African Union as the building blocks for achieving the African Economic Community.

Regional Integration and Migration in Africa

Author : Vusi Gumede
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004411224
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book Regional Integration and Migration in Africa written by Vusi Gumede and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2020-06-02 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comparative book debates migration and regional integration in the two regional economic blocs, namely the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The book takes a historical and nuanced citizenship approach to integration by analysing regional integration from the perspective of non-state actors and how they negotiate various structures and institutions in their pursuit for life and livelihood in a contemporary context marked by mobility and economic fragmentation.

Regional Integration in Africa

Author : Sipho Buthelezi
Publisher : Ikhwezi Afrika Pub
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book Regional Integration in Africa written by Sipho Buthelezi and published by Ikhwezi Afrika Pub. This book was released on 2006 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study outlines the challenges to mutual linkages at a regional level - to social and economic development across the continent. Organised topically and covering all regional groupings in Africa, the study provides a historical overview of integration and common markets of COMESA and ECOWAS, discussion of Africa in the global economy, the question of regionalism in North Africa and the Arab-Maghreb union, the case of the Southern African Development Community, and a survey of the political economy of the Horn of Africa.

Regional Economic Communities

Author : Olutayo, Akinpelu O.
Publisher : CODESRIA
ISBN 13 : 2869786328
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (697 download)

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Book Synopsis Regional Economic Communities by : Olutayo, Akinpelu O.

Download or read book Regional Economic Communities written by Olutayo, Akinpelu O. and published by CODESRIA. This book was released on 2015-12-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines how the existence of overlapping regional institutions has presented a daunting challenge to the workings of various Regional Economic Communities (RECs) on the African continent. The majority of the African countries are members of overlapping and, sometimes, contradictory RECs. For instance, in East Africa, while Kenya and Uganda are both members of EAC and COMESA, Tanzania, which is also a member of the EAC, left COMESA in 2001 to join SADC. In West Africa, while all former French colonies belong to ECOWAS, they simultaneously keep membership of UEMOA, an organization which is not recognized by the African Union (AU). Such multiple and confusing memberships create unnecessary duplication and dims the light on what ought to be priority. Various chapters in this book have therefore sought to identify and proffer solutions to related challenges confronting the workings of the RECs in different sub-regions of the African continent. The discourses range from security to the stock exchange, identity integration, development framework, labour movement and cross-border relations. The pattern adopted in the book involves devolution of related discussions from the general to the specific; that is, from the continental level to sub-regional case studies.

Borders, Mobility, Regional Integration and Development

Author : Christopher Changwe Nshimbi
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030428907
Total Pages : 197 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Borders, Mobility, Regional Integration and Development written by Christopher Changwe Nshimbi and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-06-22 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines social, economic and political issues in West, Eastern and Southern Africa in relation to borders, human mobility and regional integration. In the process, it highlights the innovative aspects of human agency on the African continent, and presents a range of empirical case studies that shed new light on Africa’s social, economic and political realities. Further, the book explores cooperation between African nation-states, including their historical socioeconomic interconnections and governance of transboundary natural resources. Moreover, the book examines the relationship between the spatial mobility of borders and development, and the migration regimes of nation-states that share contiguous borders in different geographic territories. Further topics include the coloniality of borders, sociocultural and ethnic relations, and the impact of physical borders on human mobility and wellbeing. Given its scope, the book represents a unique resource that offers readers a wealth of new insights into today’s Africa.