This open access book analyses the development problems of sub-Sahara Africa (SSA) from the eyes of a Korean diplomat with knowledge of the economic growth Korea has experienced in recent decades. The author argues that Africa's development challenges are not due to a lack of resources but a...

1. The Source and Evolution of Growth -- 2. Modern Growth Theory Arguments -- 3. Growth Prototypes and Economic Policy -- 4. Economic Policy Formation and Decision Making -- 5. The Determinants of Economic Policy Formation -- 6. Targets, Instruments and Policy Implementation -- 7. Institutional...

Part I Sustainability in Infrastructure Development -- Chapter 1. Resilient Off-Grid Solar PV Power Supply for Rural Communities -- Chapter 2. Alternative Dispute Resolution in Kenya -- Chapter 3. Engineering Skills Development Through Mega Construction Projects (MCPs) -- Chapter 4. A Conceptual...

Part I Transforming Infrastructure Development -- 1. Corporate Governance in South Africa: A Comparative Aspect -- 2. Hi-Tech Development of Modern Africa: Opportunities and Barriers -- 3. Information Society, Telecommunication Infrastructure, and Digital Entrepreneurship in Modern Africa -- 4....

1. Introduction -- 2. Theory and Policy -- 3. The Greek Economy as a Member of the Eurozone -- 4. The Political Economy of Integrated Growth and Development in the Greek Economy -- 5. The Greek Economy in the World -- 6. The Great Macro-Social Trends -- 7. The Great Macroeconomic Trends -- 8....

1. Introduction -- 2. Creating Opportunities: The Growth Story -- 3. Fighting Deprivations: Poverty and Inequality -- 4. Building Capabilities: Human and Social Development -- 5. Resetting Priorities: Catching Up Strategies -- 6. Creating Jobs and Adjusting The Labour Market -- 7. Managing...

The pursuit of sustainable development and smart growth is a main challenge today in countries around the world. Social capital is an asset of their territorial communities. It is also a precondition for national and local policies that aim to better the economic base and quality of life for...

1. The Narrative -- 2. The Quantum of Growth -- 3. Drivers of Growth in Sub Saharan Africa -- 4. Sectoral Growth in Sub Saharan Africa -- 5. Deindustrialisation in Sub Saharan Africa Explains Key Vulnerabilities in Growth and Productivity -- 6. The Labour Market in Sub Saharan Africa -- 7....