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Comparative Approach on Development and Socioeconomics of Africa

Baimba Yilla (Marymount University, USA)
Indexed In: SCOPUS
Release Date: May, 2024 | Copyright: © 2024 | Pages: 258

Publication Status: E-Book and Print Version Available for Purchase
ISBN13: 9798369324035
ISBN13 Softcover: 9798369349038
EISBN13: 9798369324042
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-2403-5

Description:

In Africa, the persistent cycle of socio-economic stagnation remains a formidable challenge, with myriad factors contributing to its endurance. From political instability to systemic corruption, this continent grapples with obstacles that hinder progress and perpetuate hardship for its people. The comprehensive book, Comparative Approach on Development and Socioeconomics of Africa, offers a fresh perspective on Africa's dilemma, illuminating the critical role of individual agency and cultural context in shaping its destiny.

This book delves deep into the lived experiences of individuals across Africa, uncovering the intricate interplay between choice and culture. Through compelling narratives and rigorous research, it reveals how these factors influence socio-economic development and perpetuate the status quo. By addressing the root causes of Africa's challenges, this book provides a roadmap for change that empowers individuals and fosters a cultural environment conducive to growth and innovation.

For scholars, practitioners, and policymakers alike, Comparative Approach to Development and Socioeconomics of Africa catalyzes the reevaluation of approaches to Africa's development. It challenges conventional wisdom and offers actionable insights for forging a brighter future for the continent. With its blend of scholarship and storytelling, this book is not just an analysis of Africa's challenges, but a movement toward meaningful transformation.

Coverage:

The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

  • African Economy
  • Comparative Approach
  • Cultural Context
  • Economic Change
  • Economic Stagnation
  • Endurance
  • Financial Obstacles
  • Individual Agency
  • Innovation
  • Progress
  • Root Causes
  • Socio-Economic Stagnation
  • Socio-Economic Transformation
  • Systemic Corruption

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Baimba Yilla , Ed.D., has over two decades of experience as a Foreign Service Officer with the US Department of State. In this role, he provides expertise in diplomacy, international relations, and national security to advance US foreign policy around the world, including in his previous postings in countries in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa and at the United Nations in New York. Baimba is also an Adjunct Professor at Marymount University. He serves as a Lead Doctoral Faculty Mentor supporting doctoral candidates as they complete their Dissertation in Practice for the Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership and Organizational Innovation. Baimba is passionate about educational leadership and what it can do to help us address our socio-economic, political, and environmental challenges, as well as shape the lives of individuals and the course of a nation’s history. This passion is what underpins Baimba’s research interests. He has and continues to explore education and its impact on public policy for lasting social transformation through the lens of history, institutions, politics, human behavior, ethnicity and global leadership. Baimba is married with children.

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