Since 1995, 17 African countries have defied expectations and have launched a remarkable, if little-noticed, turnaround, Emerging Africa describes this revitalization and why it is likely to continue. --

Revising the "Washington Consensus": new perspectives on foreign direct investment and development -- Using industrial globalization to improve the development of host countries -- Enhancing the ability of poor countries to attract and harness FDI for development -- FDI in extractive industries...