This book offers a broad and multidisciplinary guide to the economic, social and development challenges facing modern Africa. It seeks out innovative solutions to Africa’s development issues that look beyond the current policy landscapes and conventional methodologies. By tracking the diverse historical, economic and social trajectories of Africa, based on academic as well as deep personal experiences across the continent, during the 21st century, the specific natures of African economies and societies are highlighted and recommendations for addressing the challenges with refreshing approaches discussed in great detail. The recommended courses for Africa's development paths in the 21st century are found within education, innovation, finance, agriculture, health, economic, political and social stability, comprehensive quantitative or general equilibrium modeling, technological development and lessons from Asian success stories.
This book will be of interest to students, researchers, and policymakers interested in development studies, in general or African economies, specifically, through deep, wide and knowledgeable insights.
Karamo NM Sonko is Founding Chairman of Heeno International and Sahara Gold Corporation. He is also President of Jula Consultancy FZE and innovator of the Strategic Management Sustainability Tool (also known as the African PESTLE Analysis). He has worked at the Organization of African Unity (OAU), United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and taught at the University of Paris VIII, University of Denver, University of Colorado at Denver, Regis University, and the University of British Columbia.
Haider A. Khan is John Evans Distinguished University Professor. Has published more than 25 books and 200 articles in refereed international journals. Visiting professor in leading European, Asian and Latin American universities. Advisor to the UN, UNCTAD and Asian Development Bank among other international organizations.
Mariama Sonko is Vice President for Sustainability and Impact at Sahara Gold Corporation and a volunteer assistant for Heeno International on special needs and community projects. She is also a GRI-certified Sustainability Adviser at Jula Consulting. She has co-authoured 2 books on Islamic Finance and sustainability, including the first book ever on formal holistic ESG, launched during COP28 in Dubai in December 2023. She has made high-level presentations on ESG to audiences from different parts of the world.
