Globalization and Sustainable Development in Africa (Rochester Studies in African History and the Diaspora) (Volume 51)

Few studies of globalization have analyzed its impact on African societies from the viewpoint of sustainable development. This volume answers that need. The essays here contribute to the store of knowledge about globalization in sub-Saharan Africa by documenting the affect of this global force on the continent's growth -- economic, political, and cultural. This interdisciplinary collection provides comprehensive analyses at the international, national, and local levels of the theoretical issues revolving around the complex process of globalization, while offering detailed examinations of new models of economic development that can be implemented in sub-Saharan Africa to enhance economic growth, self-sufficiency, and sustainable development. These models are accessible to politicians, public policy analysts, scholars, students, international organizations, nongovernmental actors, and members of the public at large. Finally, the essays here provide insightful case studies of African countries that already demonstrate creative, indigenous-based models of entrepreneurship and discuss efforts to achieve sustainable development and economic independence at the grassroots level. Contributors represent the disciplines of law, history, political science, economics, sociology, anthropology, business and management, African studies and art history, criminal justice, and education. Bessie House-Soremekun is the Public Scholar in African American Studies, Civic Engagement, and Entrepreneurship, Professor of Political Science and Professor of Africana Studies at Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis. Toyin Falola is the Jacob and Frances Sanger Mossiker Chair in the Humanities and University Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Texas at Austin. Table of Contents Africana in the MarginsThe Trouble with It Isn't Global Enough!Can Africa Compete in a Global Economy?A Two-Track Strategy for Viable Development in AfricaSolutions to Africa's Development ChallengesRenewable Energy, Migration-Development Model, and Sustainability EntrepreneurshipTransborder Labor Liberalization and Social ContractsAsante Society and the Global MarketEnterprising Women in Confronting Crisis in a Globalizing EraSustainable Strategies in a Postconflict Fostering Local Entrepreneurship in Cte d'IvoireGlobalization and Monetary Independent Currency Union or Dollarization?The Impact of Globalization on Emerging The Case of Cte d'IvoireGlobalization and Industrial Development in NigeriaInterest Rates, Fiscal Policy, and Foreign Private Investment in NigeriaWhy Nigeria Does Not Obstacles and the Alternative Path to DevelopmentThe Impact of Globalization on International SecurityResource Curse, Globalization, and ConflictsThe Politics of Oil and Development and Visual Metaphors of the Crisis in Nigeria's Niger DeltaIslam and the "Global War on Terror" in West AfricaSelected BibliographyList of ContributorsIndex The first comprehensive work on globalization within the context of sustainable development initiatives in Africa.Few studies of globalization have analyzed its impact on African societies from the viewpoint of sustainable development. This volume answers that need. The essays here contribute to the store of knowledge about globalization in sub-Saharan Africa by documenting the affect of this global force on the continent's growth -- economic, political, and cultural. This interdisciplinary collection provides comprehensive analyses at the international, national, andlocal levels of the theoretical issues revolving around the complex process of globalization, while offering detailed examinations of new models of economic development that can be implemented in sub-Saharan Africa to enhance economic growth, self-sufficiency, and sustainable development. These models are accessible to politicians, public policy analysts, scholars, students, international organizations, nongovernmental actors, and members of the public atlarge. Finally, the essays here provide insightful case studies of African countries that already demonstrate creative, indigenous-based models of entrepreneurship and discuss efforts to achieve sustainable development and economic independence at the grassroots level. Contributors represent the disciplines of law, history, political science, economics, sociology, anthropology, business and management, African studies and art history, criminal justice, and education. Bessie House-Soremekun is the Public Scholar in African American Studies, Civic Engagement, and Entrepreneurship, Professor of Political Science and Professor of Africana Studies at Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis. Toyin Falola is the Jacob and Frances Sanger Mossiker Chair in the Humanities and University Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Texas at Austin. Part One: Globalization And Development: The Trouble With Globalization: It Isn't Global Enough! / Martin C. Spechler -- Can Africa Compete In A Global Economy? / Baiyee-mbi Agbor-baiyee -- A Two-track Strategy For Viable Development In Africa / Benaiah Yongo-bure -- Solutions To Africa's Development Challenges / Stephen D. Kpinpuo -- Renewable Energy, Migration-development Model, And Sustainability Entrepreneurship / Rubin Patterson -- Part Two: Localities, Nations, And Globalization: Transborder Labor Liberalization And Social Contracts / Karen E. Bravo -- Asante Society And The Global Market / Gracia Clark -- Enterprising Women In Zimbabwe: Confronting Crisis In A Globalizing Era / Mary J. Osirim -- Sustainable Strategies In A Postconflict Environment: Fostering Local Entrepreneurship In Côte D'ivoire / Ulf Richter -- Part Three: Industrial And Financial Networking: Globalization And Monetary Convergence: Independent Currency Union Or Dollarization? / Christopher E. S. Warburton -- The Impact Of Globalization On Emerging Markets: The Case Of Côte D'ivoire / Ulf Richter -- Globalization And Industrial Development In Nigeria / Kola Subair -- Interest Rates, Fiscal Policy, And Foreign Private Investment In Nigeria / Iyiola Alade Ajayi And Adeyemi Babalola -- Why Nigeria Does Not Work: Obstacles And The Alternative Path To Development / Charles J. Mambula -- Part Four: Insecurity And Conflicts: The Impact Of Globalization On International Security / John Babatunde Bamidele Ojo -- Resource Curse, Globalization, And Conflicts / Ricardo Real Pedrosa De Sousa -- The Politics Of Oil And Development And Visual Metaphors Of The Crisis In Nigeria's Niger Delta / Aderonke Adesola Adesanya -- Islam And The Global War On Terror In West Africa / Abdoulaye Saine. Edited By Bessie House-soremekun And Toyin Falola. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [421]-435) And Index. CONTENTS ......Page 8 PREFACE ......Page 10 ABBREVIATIONS ......Page 18 INTRODUCTION ......Page 20 Part One: Globalization and Development......Page 38 1 The Trouble with Globalization......Page 40 2 Can Africa Compete in a Global Economy?......Page 62 3 A Two-Track Strategy for Viable Development in Africa......Page 88 4 Solutions to Africa’s Development Challenges......Page 107 5 Renewable Energy, Migration-Development Model, and Sustainability Entrepreneurship......Page 122 Part Two: Localities, Nations, and Globalization......Page 142 6 Transborder Labor Liberalization and Social Contracts......Page 144 7 Asante Society and the Global Market......Page 168 8 Enterprising Women in Zimbabwe: Confronting Crisis in a Globalizing Era......Page 194 9 Sustainable Strategies in a Postconflict Environment: Fostering Local Entrepreneurship in Côte d’Ivoire......Page 215 Part Three: Industrial and Financial Networking......Page 230 10 Globalization and Monetary Convergence......Page 232 11 The Impact of Globalization on Emerging Markets: The Case of Côte d’Ivoire......Page 252 12 Globalization and Industrial Development in Nigeria......Page 276 13 Interest Rates, Fiscal Policy, and Foreign Private Investment in Nigeria......Page 295 14 Why Nigeria Does Not Work: Obstacles and the Alternative Path to Development......Page 317 Part Four: Insecurity and Conflicts......Page 344 15 The Impact of Globalization on International Security......Page 346 16 Resource Curse, Globalization, and Conflicts......Page 373 17 The Politics of Oil and Development and Visual Metaphors of the Crisis in Nigeria’s Niger Delta......Page 396 18 Islam and the “Global War on Terror” in West Africa......Page 423 SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY ......Page 440 LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS......Page 456 INDEX ......Page 464 CONTENTS 8 PREFACE 10 ABBREVIATIONS 18 INTRODUCTION 20 Part One: Globalization and Development 38 1 The Trouble with Globalization 40 2 Can Africa Compete in a Global Economy? 62 3 A Two-Track Strategy for Viable Development in Africa 88 4 Solutions to Africa’s Development Challenges 107 5 Renewable Energy, Migration-Development Model, and Sustainability Entrepreneurship 122 Part Two: Localities, Nations, and Globalization 142 6 Transborder Labor Liberalization and Social Contracts 144 7 Asante Society and the Global Market 168 8 Enterprising Women in Zimbabwe: Confronting Crisis in a Globalizing Era 194 9 Sustainable Strategies in a Postconflict Environment: Fostering Local Entrepreneurship in Côte d’Ivoire 215 Part Three: Industrial and Financial Networking 230 10 Globalization and Monetary Convergence 232 11 The Impact of Globalization on Emerging Markets: The Case of Côte d’Ivoire 252 12 Globalization and Industrial Development in Nigeria 276 13 Interest Rates, Fiscal Policy, and Foreign Private Investment in Nigeria 295 14 Why Nigeria Does Not Work: Obstacles and the Alternative Path to Development 317 Part Four: Insecurity and Conflicts 344 15 The Impact of Globalization on International Security 346 16 Resource Curse, Globalization, and Conflicts 373 17 The Politics of Oil and Development and Visual Metaphors of the Crisis in Nigeria’s Niger Delta 396 18 Islam and the “Global War on Terror” in West Africa 423 SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY 440 LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS 456 INDEX 464 ISBN-13:,9781580463928,ISSN:,1092-5228 Boydell & Brewer Ltd.