Economic Roots of Conflict and Cooperation in Africa

William Ascher, Claremont McKenna College, USANzinga Broussard, Ohio State University, USADarren Kew, McCormack Graduate School of the University of Massachusetts, USClement Henry, American University in Cairo, EgyptChris Kwaja, University of Jos, NigeriaMichael Lofchie, University of California, Los Angeles, USAJohn McCauley, University of Maryland, USATakako Minom, Claremont Graduate University, USANatalia Mirovitskaya, Duke Center for International Development, USAAmy Poteete, Concordia University, Canada Robert Tignor, Princeton University, USA

"A large literature on conflict and violence in Africa now exists, but there is very little that examines the linkages between development strategy and practice and violence. This volume is an important addition to current debates about Africa." - Thomas M. Callaghy, University of Pennsylvania, USA 'A 'must-read' for development professionals working in Africa, this volume offers a useful and comprehensive framework for identifying the linkages between economic development policies and inter-group relations. Together, the vase studies of 11 countries present a powerful picture of the complex web of factors that contribute to conflict or deter it by way of polices that avoid economic deprivation and social division. The contributors do not shy away from challenges that include land tenure, the role of the state and privatization, and revenue management of extractive industries. I highly recommend this book.' - Michael R. Curtis, PhD, Senior Technical Advisor, USAID/Africa Bureau

• 1. Development Strategies and the Evolution of Violence in Africa; William Ascher and Natalia Mirovitskaya 2. Whither Egypt?; Robert Tignor 3. Development Strategies in North Africa; Clement Henry 4. Ethiopia: Averting Violence through its Quest for Growth; Nzinga Broussard 5. The Policy Roots of Ethnic Peace in Tanzania; Michael Lofchie 6. Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana Fifty Years after Independence; John McCauley 7. Development Strategies and Conflict in Nigeria; Darren Kew and Chris Kwaja 8. The Absence of Inter-Group Violence in Botswana: An Assessment of the Role of Development Strategies; Amy Poteete 9. Intergroup Peace and Interpersonal Violence in South Africa; Takako Mino 10. Conclusions; William Ascher and Natalia Mirovitskaya