Economic Growth and Democracy in Post-Colonial Africa

Cabo Verde, Small States, and the World Economy

Inbunden, Engelska, 2022

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In Economic Growth and Democracy in Post-Colonial Africa: Cabo Verde, Small States, and the World Economy, edited by João Resende-Santos and Aminah Fernandes Pilgrim, the contributors provide a comprehensive academic analysis of the political economy of Cabo Verde (Cabo Verde) from its independence in 1975 to the present. Democracy and economic growth have been in short supply in post-colonial Africa. Yet the widespread misperception of this vast and diverse continent as experiencing only failure has overshadowed cases of good governance, human development, and social peace. This volume offers a comprehensive analytical narrative on how Cabo Verde (Cape Verde) forged a nation and navigated the world system since independence to achieve some progress. The volume critically examines its political and institutional evolution, foreign affairs, economy, and development policy. The chapters analyze the sources and nature of this relative success as well as underscore the many shortcomings and challenges ahead. As the first volume in English on Cabo Verde’s political economy, it serves as both a primary source and sociopolitical study, featuring some of the most accomplished scholars and policy practitioners. This collection aims to fill this gap in the literature and offers a new perspective on democracy and growth in post-colonial Africa.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2022-03-30
Mått:161 x 227 x 30 mm
Vikt:667 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:340
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9781793653833

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João Resende-Santos is associate professor of international studies at Bentley University.Aminah N. Fernandes Pilgrim is a faculty member of critical ethnic and community studies, Africana studies, and women’s and gender studies at the University of Massachusetts, Boston.

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“This remarkable book, a tremendous educational resource, assembles distinguished scholars and influential policy practitioners engaging with Cabo Verde’s political economy since independence. Cabo Verde has been plagued with resource deprivation, long-term poverty, and a ‘fading and failing rural economy,’ and in this first of its kind for English-speaking audiences, the contributors treat these volcanic islands and their geostrategic Atlantic orbits in global contexts as an emerging democracy, central diasporic node, development darling, security partner, and tourism terminus.”

Innehållsförteckning

IntroductionJoao Resende-Santos and Aminah PilgrimChapter One: Revisiting State-Building and the Challenges of Democracy in Cape VerdeCrisanto BarrosChapter Two: Cabo Verde in the WorldAndre Corsino TolentinoChapter Three: Evolution and Macroeconomic Management of the Economy in Cabo VerdeCarlos RochaChapter Four: The Political System, the Transition to Democracy, and the Challenges of Democratic Consolidation in Cabo VerdeRoselma ÉvoraChapter Five: Tourism in Cape Verde: Evolution, Risks, and ChallengesEdgar BernardoChapter Six: Cape Verde and the United Nations: Lessons from the Country’s 30-year LDC ExperienceDjalita FialhoChapter Seven: Relations Between Cabo Verde and EuropeVictor BorgesChapter Eight: Where Are the Women? The Cabo Verdean Diaspora in the Context of African DevelopmentTerza Alice Silva Lima-NevesChapter Nine: The USA and Cabo Verde: From Humanitarian Assistance to Security PartnershipAbel Djassi Amado