This unique work by the Centre for Conflict Resolution (CCR), Cape Town, South Africa, tracks the progress Africa has made in achieving the United Nationsâ Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) since 2000.Â
Thirteen analytical chapters written by scholars and practitioners with expertise in the various areas covered by the eight MDGs are organized around the larger themes of political economy, structural issues, sustainable goals, and human development goals. They critically assess the progress that Africa has made towards the achievement of the MDGs, discuss how to accelerate that progress, and offer alternatives and recommendations in support of institutions in Africa that are engaged in promoting the achievement of sustainable development. Throughout, they examine the role of various actors (including the African Union; Africaâs regional economic communities, the United Nations, the European Union, etc.), civil society, and other external development partners in light of their contributions, shortfalls, and viable options in shaping the continentâs development agenda. Together they provide a unique assessment from experts on the ground of whether the goals were a success and what remains to be done to achieve sustainable economic and human development in Africa.
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Chapter 1: Introduction: The Millennium Development Goals in Africa âCharles Mutasa
Part I: The Political Economy of Development in Africa
Chapter 2: Rethinking the Vision for Development âMbaya J. Kankwenda
Chapter 3: Conflict and Development âAdemola Abass and Dan Kuwali
Chapter 4: Governance and Development âL. Adele Jinadu
Part II: Key Structural Issues for Development in Africa
Chapter 5: Promoting Gender Equality and Empowering Women (MDG Three) âZanele Khumalo and Antonia Porter
Chapter 6: Developing a Global Partnership for Development (MDG Eight) âJames Jonah
Part III: Sustainable Development Goals in Africa
Chapter 7: Eradicating Poverty and Hunger (MDG One) âRichard Mkandawire and Mandi Rukuni
Chapter 8: Ensuring Environmental Sustainability (MDG Seven) âSaliem Fakir, Manisha Gulati, and Louise Scholtz
Part IV: Human Development Goals in Africa
Chapter 9: Achieving Universal Primary Education (MDG Two) âFrancis Mkandawire
Chapter 10: Reducing Child Mortality (MDG Four) âAgbessi Amouzou
Chapter 11: Improving Maternal Health (MDG Five) âGrace Bantebya Kyomuhendo
Chapter 12: Combating HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and Other Diseases (MDG Six) âMaureen Adudans
Chapter 13: Conclusion: Beyond the Development Framework in Africa âMark Paterson
Appendices
Bibliography
Index
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781442256255
Publisert
2015-10-29
Utgiver
Vendor
Rowman & Littlefield
Vekt
513 gr
Høyde
238 mm
Bredde
157 mm
Dybde
22 mm
AldersnivĂĽ
P, 06
SprĂĽk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
228