In the News: Guinea and its Mineral Wealth
Two articles this week focus on the West African country of Guinea, especially on the fight to control its natural resources. Guinea’s first democratically elected president faces an uphill battle […]
economics
In the News: World Politics Review’s Roundup
Special Report: Engaging Africa’s Many Narratives
In the wake of U.S. President Obama’s visit to three African countries, the World Politics Review has brought together its […]
In the News: On Foreign Investment and Representation
posted by Carrie Reiling and Tanya Schwarz
The China–Africa Convergence: Can America Catch Up?
In this post for AfricaPlus Howard French highlights the misperceptions promoted by American media on the […]
In the News: Business and Development Aid
posted by Carrie Reiling
A collection of recent articles highlight the drawbacks of intertwining business with development aid.
“The key to reducing poverty is … fewer armchair experts”
Weh Yeoh, disability […]
On Foreign Aid and Africa
“The History of Foreign Aid Dependency: Challenges for Africa”
posted by Bangirana Albert
This article by Tinashe Nyatoro is adapted from the book, The Impact of Aid Dependence on Social Development: the case […]
