The False Economics of Preconditions Policymaking in the African Context

摘要: It is a strange moment in history to be an African economist or policymaker. On the one hand, comforted by enthusiastic narrative of success and hope that sweeping political circles chancelleries across world, corporate board meetings, fancy conference venues like this one. almost fashionable say nice things about Africa these days. other still reads newspaper headlines travels continent see huge amount unjustifiable suffering large cohorts people—mainly children women—whose stories despair cannot told words. Yes, many odd are indeed happening beyond headlines-grapping civil wars South Sudan Central Republic, disappointment over democratization process Libya, Tunisia Egypt, uncertainties whether life will ever better for citizens countries