Resources, conflict, and economic development in Africa
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jdeveco.2020.102598
Abstract: Abstract Evidence suggests that natural resources have driven conflict and underdevelopment in modern Africa. We show that this relationship exists primarily when neighboring regions are resource-rich. When neighbors are resource-poor, own resources instead drive economic… read more here.
Keywords: africa; development; development africa; economic development ... See more keywords
The Relationship between Modern Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) and Development in Africa
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jup.2017.10.005
Abstract: Abstract This study explores the link between the consumption of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) and development in Africa. It operationalizes development in terms of the human development index (HDI) and includes as utility services,… read more here.
Keywords: technologies icts; icts development; communications technologies; development africa ... See more keywords
Technology-driven growth and inclusive growth- implications for sustainable development in Africa
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DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2020.101373
Abstract: Abstract The 21st century industrial and digital age has been largely driven by technological dynamics and advancement. The Neo-classical argued that beyond the classical notion of investments and capital accumulation, technology growth, which is driven… read more here.
Keywords: technology driven; growth; technology; development africa ... See more keywords
Colonised minds? Post-development theory and the desirability of development in Africa
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DOI: 10.1080/01436597.2017.1279540
Abstract: Abstract While post-development theory is very concerned with the ways in which development has impacted upon the countries of the Global South, there has been relatively little written on post-development theory from an African perspective.… read more here.
Keywords: post development; development; development africa; development theory ... See more keywords
Toward a more desirable form of sustainable urban development in Africa
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DOI: 10.1080/19376812.2016.1208770
Abstract: Although there is an abundance of literature on sustainable development and urban planning in Africa, it remains to be demonstrated whether urban planning in Africa is founded on the ideology of sustainable urban development or… read more here.
Keywords: toward desirable; urban development; sustainable urban; development africa ... See more keywords
Science potential for development in Africa not yet fully realised
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DOI: 10.17159/sajs.2021/9390
Abstract: Structured over seven chapters, Sooryamoorthy maps the evolution, development and implications of scientific practices in both colonial and contemporary Africa. In this process he attempts to answer 10 research questions. They deal inter alia with… read more here.
Keywords: science; development; development africa; potential development ... See more keywords
COVID-19 vaccines development in Africa: a review of current situation and existing challenges of vaccine production
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DOI: 10.7774/cevr.2022.11.3.302
Abstract: With the growing concern on the evolution of vaccine development in Africa, I congratulate Lamptey et al. [1] on their coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) special article titled “COVID-19 vaccines development in Africa: a review of… read more here.
Keywords: challenges vaccine; development; vaccine production; development africa ... See more keywords