Resilience of an African Giant: Boosting Growth and Development in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780821389096)

The development of an effective state, a reliable infrastructure, and a dynamic private sector has long been hampered by political economy obstacles in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Resilience of an African Giant identifies these obstacles, which prevent the country from realizing its economic potential as the second-largest country in Sub-Saharan Africa, and outlines how they can be--and in some cases have been--overcome. Four instruments that have been used to boost economic development in the past and that can contribute to more development in the future are explored in the book: coordination among those who control or influence policy, application of new technologies, leveraging of external anchors, and development of social accountability networks. This book pulls together an impressive body of research on the exemplary transition of a country from a state of conflict to a post-conflict situation, and from there toward becoming a country with legitimate institutions created by free, democratic, and transparent elections.... I therefore wholeheartedly recommend it to all who are interested in development, particularly to policy makers in my country, as well as its partners.

Author: Han Herderschee,Johannes Herderschee,Kai-Alexander Kaiser
ISBN-10: 0821389092
ISBN-13: 9780821389096
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Language: English
Published: 10/05/2011
Pages: 136
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.43lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 12/01/2011 pg. 66