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Author: Jesse Mongrue Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 1491795018 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 212
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Can anything good come from Africa? For far too long, the worlds second largest continent has been perceived as one of the poorest places on the eartha place overwhelmed with mismanagement, corruption, famine, and civil wars. For the rest of the world, the continent and its post-colonial pedigree have little to offer in the global economy. However, while there may be challenges, significant progress has already begun to take place throughout the continentsomething is working in Africa. Whats Working in Africa? explores the political and social dynamics of Africa and its people, and it brings an awareness about what is working on the continent. Providing a detailed narrative about developments on the continent that have gone unnoticed by the world for several decades, it gives special attention to those African nations that are changing the landscape of the continent in the areas of good governance, democratic reform, and civil society. Many of these nations can be considered success stories, and their commitment to reform and democracy stand at the foundation of this success. Can Africa be a major player in the global economy? Does Africa have the potential to meet twenty-first century challenges just like the rest of the world? And importantly, can the world do business with Africa? Discover the overlooked and the other side of Africa, where committed African nations lead by example and are making things work.
Author: Jesse Mongrue Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 1491795018 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 212
Book Description
Can anything good come from Africa? For far too long, the worlds second largest continent has been perceived as one of the poorest places on the eartha place overwhelmed with mismanagement, corruption, famine, and civil wars. For the rest of the world, the continent and its post-colonial pedigree have little to offer in the global economy. However, while there may be challenges, significant progress has already begun to take place throughout the continentsomething is working in Africa. Whats Working in Africa? explores the political and social dynamics of Africa and its people, and it brings an awareness about what is working on the continent. Providing a detailed narrative about developments on the continent that have gone unnoticed by the world for several decades, it gives special attention to those African nations that are changing the landscape of the continent in the areas of good governance, democratic reform, and civil society. Many of these nations can be considered success stories, and their commitment to reform and democracy stand at the foundation of this success. Can Africa be a major player in the global economy? Does Africa have the potential to meet twenty-first century challenges just like the rest of the world? And importantly, can the world do business with Africa? Discover the overlooked and the other side of Africa, where committed African nations lead by example and are making things work.
Author: Clapperton Chakanetsa Mavhunga Publisher: MIT Press ISBN: 0262533901 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 257
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Explorations of science, technology, and innovation in Africa not as the product of “technology transfer” from elsewhere but as the working of African knowledge. In the STI literature, Africa has often been regarded as a recipient of science, technology, and innovation rather than a maker of them. In this book, scholars from a range of disciplines show that STI in Africa is not merely the product of “technology transfer” from elsewhere but the working of African knowledge. Their contributions focus on African ways of looking, meaning-making, and creating. The chapter authors see Africans as intellectual agents whose perspectives constitute authoritative knowledge and whose strategic deployment of both endogenous and inbound things represents an African-centered notion of STI. “Things do not (always) mean the same from everywhere,” observes Clapperton Chakanetsa Mavhunga, the volume's editor. Western, colonialist definitions of STI are not universalizable. The contributors discuss topics that include the trivialization of indigenous knowledge under colonialism; the creative labor of chimurenga, the transformation of everyday surroundings into military infrastructure; the role of enslaved Africans in America as innovators and synthesizers; the African ethos of “fixing”; the constitutive appropriation that makes mobile technologies African; and an African innovation strategy that builds on domestic capacities. The contributions describe an Africa that is creative, technological, and scientific, showing that African STI is the latest iteration of a long process of accumulative, multicultural knowledge production. Contributors Geri Augusto, Shadreck Chirikure, Chux Daniels, Ron Eglash, Ellen Foster, Garrick E. Louis, D. A. Masolo, Clapperton Chakanetsa Mavhunga, Neda Nazemi, Toluwalogo Odumosu, Katrien Pype, Scott Remer
Author: Diao, Xinshen, ed. Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst ISBN: 0896293807 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 548
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Agricultural mechanization in Africa south of the Sahara — especially for small farms and businesses — requires a new paradigm to meet the needs of the continent’s evolving farming systems. Can Asia, with its recent success in adopting mechanization, offer a model for Africa? An Evolving Paradigm of Agricultural Mechanization Development analyzes the experiences of eight Asian and five African countries. The authors explore crucial government roles in boosting and supporting mechanization, from import policies to promotion policies to public good policies. Potential approaches presented to facilitating mechanization in Africa include prioritizing market-led hiring services, eliminating distortions, and developing appropriate technologies for the African context. The role of agricultural mechanization within overall agricultural and rural transformation strategies in Africa is also discussed. The book’s recommendations and insights should be useful to national policymakers and the development community, who can adapt this knowledge to local contexts and use it as a foundation for further research.
Author: Olufemi Adefemiwa Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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In an era where boundaries are blurred by the digital revolution, "Remote Working from Africa: A Practical Guide" emerges as a pivotal resource for African professionals navigating the global remote work landscape. This guide is not just a collection of strategies; it's a gateway to a world of opportunities, tailored specifically for the unique challenges and strengths of the African workforce. Why This Book? Tailored Insights: Dive into specialized content that addresses everything from cultural nuances in remote work to practical tips on setting up a home office in the African context. Expert Advice: Benefit from the wisdom and experiences of successful African remote workers and international business leaders. Practical Strategies: From finding remote job opportunities to mastering cross-continental communication, this guide covers all bases. What's Inside? Understanding the Remote Work Landscape: Explore the rise of digital jobs in Africa and why African talent is increasingly sought after. Setting Up for Success: Learn how to tailor your resume for global employers, navigate American work culture, and use essential tools and software. Thriving Across Africa: Find out how to harmonize your local life with global commitments, overcome connectivity challenges, and maintain day-to-day productivity. Financial Mastery: Get savvy with handling foreign income, understanding cross-border taxes, and the potential of cryptocurrency. Personal Growth: Learn strategies to prevent burnout and understand the importance of maintaining cultural roots in a global workspace. Real Stories: Be inspired by real-life tales of triumph and perseverance from African remote workers. "Remote Working from Africa: A Practical Guide" is more than a book; it's a companion for anyone in Africa ready to embrace the world of remote work. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting, this guide is your first step toward a successful and fulfilling remote career. Embark on this journey and redefine your professional trajectory with Africa at your side.
Author: D. Marie Winters Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 1449008305 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 198
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In this book there are personality conflicts, new formed student friendships and a humanitarian commitment to the villages that participated in a research project. The main character is a non-traditional research student, named Marie that has a psychologically disturbed research partner. Throughout, this novel, Marie is subjected to the bad behavior of her research partner. Her partner has a number of psychological problems ranging from bipolar to schizophrenia that affects their relationship. In the story, whenever, Marie tries to understand and help her partner with her behavior issues she gets worse. Marie made a lot of new friends while she is on this research project, with some of the other students participating in this research project but they were assigned to other areas of Uganda, which was miles away from her and that caused her to be alone with this crazy lady. Marie's research partner also in the story tries to pit their African business colleagues that are working with them on this project, against her by using subtle racial tactics, aimed at Marie. The primary purpose for their research project was to interview the natives in the villages on their perception and preventative strategies for contracting Malaria. The ultimate goal of the research project was to provide the natives in the Malaria endemic areas of Uganda, Africa with documentation on the best practices for preventing Malaria. Marie had a lot of problems with her research she believed her site mate was trying to set their project up for failure. In certain instances, Marie's partner would disrespect the native's customs and embarrass her. Overall, the events in this novel are factual but the characters names have been changed to protect their privacy. The Book cover is a print especially made for the author from her friend Fred Mutebi. Fred is one of Uganda's famous Master Woodcutting Printmaking Artist.
Author: Pero Gaglo Dagbovie Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 0745695876 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 194
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Scholarship on African American history has changed dramatically since the publication of George Washington Williams’ pioneering A History of the Negro Race in America in 1882. Organized chronologically and thematically, What is African American History? offers a concise and compelling introduction to the field of African American history as well as the black historical enterpriseÑpast, present, and future. Pero Gaglo Dagbovie discusses many of the discipline’s important turning points, subspecialties, defining characteristics, debates, texts, and scholars. The author explores the growth and maturation of scholarship on African American history from late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries until the field achieved significant recognition from the ‘mainstream’ U.S. historical profession in the 1970s. Subsequent decades witnessed the emergence and development of key theoretical approaches, controversies, and dynamic areas of concentration in black history, the vibrant field of black women’s history, the intriguing relationship between African American history and Black Studies, and the imaginable future directions of African American history in the twenty-first century. What is African American History? will be a practical introduction for all students of African American history and Black Studies.
Author: Dunduzu Kaluli Chisiza Publisher: African Books Collective ISBN: 9996076210 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 110
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Dunduzu Kaluli Chisiza’s Africa: What Lies Ahead represents an early effort by a Malawian nationalist to craft a vision for the country and Africa’s progress in the areas of politics, economy, religion, and culture. Republished at a time when Malawi struggles with corruption, economic stagnation, regional and ethnic challenges, it offers refreshing ideas about what needs to be done to contain these vices.
Author: Clapperton Chakanetsa Mavhunga Publisher: MIT Press ISBN: 0262342332 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 256
Book Description
Explorations of science, technology, and innovation in Africa not as the product of “technology transfer” from elsewhere but as the working of African knowledge. In the STI literature, Africa has often been regarded as a recipient of science, technology, and innovation rather than a maker of them. In this book, scholars from a range of disciplines show that STI in Africa is not merely the product of “technology transfer” from elsewhere but the working of African knowledge. Their contributions focus on African ways of looking, meaning-making, and creating. The chapter authors see Africans as intellectual agents whose perspectives constitute authoritative knowledge and whose strategic deployment of both endogenous and inbound things represents an African-centered notion of STI. “Things do not (always) mean the same from everywhere,” observes Clapperton Chakanetsa Mavhunga, the volume's editor. Western, colonialist definitions of STI are not universalizable. The contributors discuss topics that include the trivialization of indigenous knowledge under colonialism; the creative labor of chimurenga, the transformation of everyday surroundings into military infrastructure; the role of enslaved Africans in America as innovators and synthesizers; the African ethos of “fixing”; the constitutive appropriation that makes mobile technologies African; and an African innovation strategy that builds on domestic capacities. The contributions describe an Africa that is creative, technological, and scientific, showing that African STI is the latest iteration of a long process of accumulative, multicultural knowledge production. Contributors Geri Augusto, Shadreck Chirikure, Chux Daniels, Ron Eglash, Ellen Foster, Garrick E. Louis, D. A. Masolo, Clapperton Chakanetsa Mavhunga, Neda Nazemi, Toluwalogo Odumosu, Katrien Pype, Scott Remer
Author: Adebayo Olukoshi Publisher: African Books Collective ISBN: 2869783884 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 155
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This volume highlights the proceedings of the two policy dialogue conferences held by the Working Group on Finance and Education (WGFE) in 2004. Part I of the document discusses the endemic crisis that higher educationhas been beset with since the outset of the post colonial period in Africa. It highlights the critical state of higher education systems in Burkina Faso, Mali, Nigeria and Senegal by scrutinizing the causes, manifestations and consequences of the crisis to posit useful recommendations and possible solutions. Part II is a comprehensive review of the challenges facing the financing and planning of all levels and types ofeducation - from kindergarten to graduate school - in selected African countries. The papers reveal the sources and mechanisms of funding education in Africa, drawing attention to the experiences of communities confronted with new funding sources. A new trend, which consists of designing decade long educational development plans, has emerged and is rapidly expanding in numerous African countries. This experience is examined and shared by the authors. This book has contributions in both French and English.
Author: Joyce J. Auld Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 1449073646 Category : African American families Languages : en Pages : 158
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Brings together research studies and articles on the crisis of marriage and relationships in the African American community. The author takes a look at: when and why the unions started to fall apart; the covenant of marriage; communication; the effect of stepfamilies and step-parenting on a marital relationship; and the African American woman and marriage--Back cover.
Author: Jesse Mongrue
Author: Jesse Mongrue
Author: Clapperton Chakanetsa Mavhunga
Author: Diao, Xinshen, ed.
Author: Olufemi Adefemiwa
Author: D. Marie Winters
Author: Pero Gaglo Dagbovie
Author: Dunduzu Kaluli Chisiza
Author: Clapperton Chakanetsa Mavhunga
Author: Adebayo Olukoshi
Author: Joyce J. Auld