Private Enterprise-Led Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Human Side of Growth

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John Kuada

Private Enterprise-Led Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa

The Human Side of Growth

John Kuada

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English

Palgrave Macmillan
05 October 2015

Development economics; International business; Privatisation

Private Enterprise-Led Development in Sub-Saharan Africa provides a novel theoretical and conceptual model to guide research into Africa's economic development. It endorses the view that private enterprise-led growth will help reduce poverty since it strengthens individuals' capacity to care for themselves and their families.

By: John Kuada
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 1st ed. 2015
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 490g
ISBN: 9781137534439
ISBN 10: 1137534435
Pages: 278
Publication Date: 05 October 2015
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

PART I: THE CONTEXT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN SUB-SAHARA AFRICA 1: Introduction 2: Political and Social Context of Economic Development in Sub-Sahara Africa 3: Explaining Africa's Recent Economic Growth Experiences 4: Contemporary Perspectives on Economic Growth and Development 5: The Human Factor in Economic Development PART II: CULTURE, CIVIL SOCIETY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH 6: Culture and its Relevance to Economic Development Discourses 7: Subcultures, Networks and Trust 8: Theories of Organizational Cultures 9: African Culture and Economic Development PART III: LEADERSHIP, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT 10: Leadership and the Management of Human Capability Development Processes 11: Cultural Influences on Leadership and Human Resource Management in Africa PART IV: ENTREPRENEURIAL ORIENTATION, INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH 12: Theories and Perspectives on Entrepreneurship 13: Learning, Innovation and Entrepreneurship 14: Entrepreneurial Activities in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges PART V: GLOBAL ORIENTATION AND INTEGRATION 15: Internationalization Theories and Africa's Economic Growth Prospects 16: Regionalization and Economic Integration 17: Conclusions, Reflections and the Way Forward

John Kuada is Professor of International Management at the Department of Business and Management, Aalborg University, Denmark. He is author and co-author of twelve books and over 100 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. In addition to teaching and research, he has consulted for businesses and international organizations in Europe and Africa. He is the editor of African Journal of Economic and Management Studies.