Perhaps Africa is fortunate that it has, to a large degree, been excluded from the new globalisation paradigm. It might be a blessing in disguise for the continent when one considers the origin, meaning and anticipated fate of globalisation. For the driving force of this new orthodoxy is the unfettered liberalisation of the world economy. And, for this to flourish, three … [Read more...] about Globalisation: at best, a mixed blessing for Africa
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Senegal: Contrasting achievements in political and economic changes
FROM THE LATE seventies to the present, Senegal has been going through a major political and economic change designed to generate economic growth and development. An appraisal of the results generated by these changes would show a picture of contrasting achievements. On the political front, the agreement between the government and two opposition parties to form a coalition … [Read more...] about Senegal: Contrasting achievements in political and economic changes