Structural Transformation and Economic Development in Africa by Struthers, John ; Adewole, Adebisi ;

Long description:

This book provides unique insight into the challenges and opportunities of structural transformation and economic development in Africa. It highlights the vital role played by enterprise, in particular the participation of women in this process, and the importance of supply chains and global value chains. Detailed case studies from across Africa show the range and variety of economic issues faced within the continent. A particular focus is given to infrastructure development, food security, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, currency crises, entrepreneurship in Africa, microfinance, the circular economy, and corporate social responsibility.

This book offers an applied and policy relevant guide to the structural transformation of African economies at national and local levels. It will be relevant to researchers and policymakers interested in development economics, global supply chains, and international trade.

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction: structural transformation in Africa: key insights.- 2. Fostering productive capacities and structural transformation in Africa: the role of the private sector.- 3. Impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and associated policy responses on food systems in Sub-Saharan Africa: a synthesis of evidence.- 4. The effect of infrastructure on urban food consumers’ food security: a case study in Anambra State, Nigeria.- 5. The impact of currency crises and selected macro factors on firms’ financial performance: the case of Egypt.- 6. Climate change: policy support for national adaptation plans in Sub-Saharan Africa.- 7. A ‘Trade and Exchange’ view of the investor–entrepreneur relationship: framework for an early-stage entrepreneurial financing and ownership risks/rewards management strategy.- 8. Microfinancing and women in rural areas in Ogun State, Nigeria: a case study of Yewa South Local Government.- 9. Business knowledge within Africa management philosophy.- 10. How media representations influence women entrepreneurs’ identity: evidence from the Tanzanian Press.- 11. Analysis of entrepreneurship education ecosystem of three institutions in Kenya: based on the five exogenous capitals of the Actiotope model.- 12. Online fashion and performative cyber power of social media influencers: a case study from Algeria.- 13. Applying the circular economy framework to the global cocoa value chain.- 14. Supply chain risk management and non-financial performance of manufacturing companies: the intervening role of green supply chain practices.- 15. Facilitating smallholder coffee producers global value chains participation: evidence from Ethiopia.- 16. Managing supply chain risks through corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives: comparisons between South Africa and the UK.