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Transforming Foundations : Structural Change and Development Dynamics in Sub-Saharan Africa (1960–2024)

Melles, Mark LU (2024) In Lund Studies in Economic History 1(114).
Abstract
Sub-Saharan Africa stands at a critical juncture between repeating historical
boom-and-bust cycles and achieving sustained economic prosperity. While
recent growth has sparked hope, this book goes beyond growth to examine
the structural changes that shaped the region’s economies since independence.
It reveals that today’s growth is built on improved foundations compared to
past growth spurts. The study underscores that neither outright optimism
nor overwhelming pessimism is warranted; instead, it highlights the need for
proactive and comprehensive efforts to harness these advancements. Without
concerted action focusing on structural change, the region risks missing the
opportunity to fully... (More)
Sub-Saharan Africa stands at a critical juncture between repeating historical
boom-and-bust cycles and achieving sustained economic prosperity. While
recent growth has sparked hope, this book goes beyond growth to examine
the structural changes that shaped the region’s economies since independence.
It reveals that today’s growth is built on improved foundations compared to
past growth spurts. The study underscores that neither outright optimism
nor overwhelming pessimism is warranted; instead, it highlights the need for
proactive and comprehensive efforts to harness these advancements. Without
concerted action focusing on structural change, the region risks missing the
opportunity to fully realise its potential. (Less)
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  • Dr. Suesse, Marvin, Trinity College
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Thesis
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Structural Change, Sub-Saharan Africa, Development, Economic Growth
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Lund Studies in Economic History
volume
1
issue
114
edition
1
pages
58 pages
publisher
Lund University
defense location
EC3:211
defense date
2024-11-22 13:15:00
ISSN
1400-4860
1400-4860
ISBN
978-91-989641-2-7
978-91-989641-3-4
language
English
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yes
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  abstract     = {{Sub-Saharan Africa stands at a critical juncture between repeating historical <br/>boom-and-bust cycles and achieving sustained economic prosperity. While <br/>recent growth has sparked hope, this book goes beyond growth to examine <br/>the structural changes that shaped the region’s economies since independence. <br/>It reveals that today’s growth is built on improved foundations compared to <br/>past growth spurts. The study underscores that neither outright optimism <br/>nor overwhelming pessimism is warranted; instead, it highlights the need for <br/>proactive and comprehensive efforts to harness these advancements. Without <br/>concerted action focusing on structural change, the region risks missing the <br/>opportunity to fully realise its potential.}},
  author       = {{Melles, Mark}},
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  issn         = {{1400-4860}},
  keywords     = {{Structural Change; Sub-Saharan Africa; Development; Economic Growth}},
  language     = {{eng}},
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  publisher    = {{Lund University}},
  school       = {{Lund University}},
  series       = {{Lund Studies in Economic History}},
  title        = {{Transforming Foundations : Structural Change and Development Dynamics in Sub-Saharan Africa (1960–2024)}},
  url          = {{https://lup.lub.lu.se/search/files/198776794/Thesis_-_Bertus_Markus_Melles_-_LUCRIS.pdf}},
  volume       = {{1}},
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