Development solutions in a post-consensus world

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dc.contributor.authorEakin, Leroyen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2014-09-03T19:30:21Z
dc.date.available2014-09-03T19:30:21Z
dc.date.issued2003en_ZA
dc.descriptionIncludes bibliographical references.en_ZA
dc.description.abstractThe following paper investigates the current paradigm for economic development in Sub-Saharan Africa. Following a review of recent literature in international political economy, the author argues the present system is a result of national self-interest in the North, rather than being the best program for development in the South. A critical analysis of the popular Washington Consensus strategy is provided. The author contends these policies underutilize recent advances in the theory of economic development as well as international political economy. Empirical data is used throughout the paper to support the argument. While most of the data comes from leading researchers in the field, a portion is based on primary research into the statements and documents of government officials, international organizations, and non-governmental entities. A case study is used to illustrate the benefits of new theories for growth, as well as to identify the critical determinants of economic development. The author concludes that reforms are needed to improve the economic, political and social development of Sub-Saharan Africa. Policies would improve by properly pacing and sequencing the macroeconomic reforms of the Washington Consensus, building national unity and domestic institutions, focusing on productivity growth and agriculture and utilizing African intellectual and political contributions.en_ZA
dc.identifier.apacitationEakin, L. (2003). <i>Development solutions in a post-consensus world</i>. (Thesis). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Department of Political Studies. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/6899en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationEakin, Leroy. <i>"Development solutions in a post-consensus world."</i> Thesis., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Department of Political Studies, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/6899en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationEakin, L. 2003. Development solutions in a post-consensus world. University of Cape Town.en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Eakin, Leroy AB - The following paper investigates the current paradigm for economic development in Sub-Saharan Africa. Following a review of recent literature in international political economy, the author argues the present system is a result of national self-interest in the North, rather than being the best program for development in the South. A critical analysis of the popular Washington Consensus strategy is provided. The author contends these policies underutilize recent advances in the theory of economic development as well as international political economy. Empirical data is used throughout the paper to support the argument. While most of the data comes from leading researchers in the field, a portion is based on primary research into the statements and documents of government officials, international organizations, and non-governmental entities. A case study is used to illustrate the benefits of new theories for growth, as well as to identify the critical determinants of economic development. The author concludes that reforms are needed to improve the economic, political and social development of Sub-Saharan Africa. Policies would improve by properly pacing and sequencing the macroeconomic reforms of the Washington Consensus, building national unity and domestic institutions, focusing on productivity growth and agriculture and utilizing African intellectual and political contributions. DA - 2003 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2003 T1 - Development solutions in a post-consensus world TI - Development solutions in a post-consensus world UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/6899 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/6899
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationEakin L. Development solutions in a post-consensus world. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Department of Political Studies, 2003 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/6899en_ZA
dc.language.isoengen_ZA
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Political Studiesen_ZA
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Political Studiesen_ZA
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Humanitiesen_ZA
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subject.otherInternational Relationsen_ZA
dc.titleDevelopment solutions in a post-consensus worlden_ZA
dc.typeMaster Thesis
dc.type.qualificationlevelMasters
dc.type.qualificationnameMSocScen_ZA
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