How Africa Works

Challenges outdated narratives and makes a compelling case for the continent's economic potential -- Bill Gates An essential read... vividly demonstrates that economic growth is not a far-fetched dream -- Justin Yifu Lin, Former Chief Economist, World Bank Refreshingly nuanced -- Andrew Mitchell, former Minister for Development A different, optimistic case... his account weaves a hopeful narrative -- Professor Dani Rodrik, Harvard University Remarkable... He approaches this large subject with sensitivity and empirical specificity -- Antoinette Handley, Professor of Political Science, University of Toronto A powerful contribution that is foundational to our understanding of Africa's future -- Jakkie Cilliers, Chairman of the Institute of Security Studies, South Africa This is a powerful analysis of why Africa has developed more slowly than elsewhere and why things now look hopeful. All concerned with Africa's economic development should read it -- Clare Short, former Secretary of State for International Development An essential read for policymakers, economists, and anyone with a vested interest in the economic transformation of Africa and the wider developing world -- Justin Yifu Lin, former Chief Economist, World Bank