'This book gives a useful insight into a major strand in contemporary African thought, and should be of interest to people concerned with African development ... [It] is worth reading' Development In PracticePan-Africanism: Politics, Economy and Social Change in the Twenty-First Century, edited by Tajudeen Abdul-Raheem, brings together leading African scholars, politicians and activists to reassess the meaning and future of Pan-Africanism at the dawn of the twenty-first century. Emerging from debates surrounding the Seventh Pan-African Congress, the collection argues that Pan-Africanism remains a vital political, economic and cultural project for achieving African unity, self-determination and social justice.The contributors examine many of the continent's most pressing challenges, including economic dependency, debt, democratic governance, regional integration, science and technology, gender equality and the role of the African diaspora. They explore how African cooperation can provide practical solutions to these issues while addressing the continuing legacies of colonialism and new forms of external political and economic influence.Offering a rich range of perspectives, the book presents Pan-Africanism not simply as a historical movement but as a living framework for shaping Africa's future. It is an essential resource for students, researchers, policymakers and anyone interested in African politics, development and the continuing struggle for continental unity and transformation.
