Adopting a multidisciplinary approach, this book discusses the potential of social innovation in the pursuit of social justice in Africa. In the twenty-first century, social innovation and entrepreneurship have attracted renewed attention as a way of promoting social justice and addressing...

Crises, Disasters and Societies -- African Agrarian Societies -- Sub-Saharan African Agrarian Societies in Disasters -- Development and Humanitarian Aid as Intervention -- Transfers-In-Kind, Vouchers and Cash -- With a Case Study: Mozambique-Búzi District -- A Detailed Look at Disasters...

"This book investigates how African countries respond to socioeconomic shocks, drawing out lessons to help inform future policy and development efforts. The challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic affected all sectors of the economy, exposing substantial structural weaknesses and complexities...

"Industrial Policy and the Transformation of the Colonial Economy in Africa offers an in-depth analysis of the role industrial policy can play in the transformation of African economies. Using examples from Zambia's industrial development experience, this book illustrates that core features of...

Cover -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- 1 Introduction: Understanding Peacebuilding and Statebuilding in the Era of Neoliberalism -- 2 Neoliberal Peacebuilding and Statebuilding -- 3 Popular Progressive Peacebuilding and Statebuilding -- 4 State...

"This book investigates how mineral resources can be governed to promote people-centred development in Ghana, focusing on the three main human development variables: living standards, education and health. Ghana is endowed with abundant mineral resources. The mineral sector accounts for about...