Capacity development in Africa: New approach motivated by thinking on “animal spirits”, Dr. Kobena Hanson, Dr. George Kararach, Dr. Frannie Léautier and Dr. Robert Nantchouang
Dr. Kobena Hanson, Dr. George Kararach, Dr. Frannie A. Léautier, Dr. Robert Nantchouang African Capacity Building Foundation Zimbabwe Email: g.kararach@acbf-pact.org DOI: 10.1108/20425961201000039 Abstract: Animal spirits in modern economics has a specific meaning; it refers to the restless and inconsistent element in the economy as well as the peculiar relationship people have with ambiguity and uncertainty, which tends to lead to paralysis […]
Capacity development and reconstruction in post‐conflict African environments, Dr. Peter Arthur
Dr. Peter Arthur Dalhousie University Canada Email: parthur@dal.ca DOI: 10.1108/20425961201000037 Abstract: There have recently been concerted efforts by many post‐conflict African countries to formulate and implement policies and measures that will reconstruct and develop their societies. Much of the discussions of realizing post‐conflict reconstruction and development have generally focused on disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (DDR) of […]
Leadership, capacity building and sustainable development in contemporary Africa, Prof. Allam Ahmed and Dr. Kobena Hanson
Prof. Allam Ahmed University of Sussex UK Email: allam.ahmed@sussex.ac.uk Dr. Kobena T. Hanson African Capacity Building Foundation Zimbabwe DOI: 10.1108/20425961201000033 Abstract: There is now real optimism of the prospects of Africa reclaiming the 21st century given its recent sterling growth performance and the number of successful reforms undertaken. There have been considerable and noticeable efforts to invest […]
Capacity development in fragile environments: Insights from parliaments in Africa, Prof. Severine Rugumamu
Prof. Severine M. Rugumamu University of Dar Es Salaam Tanzania DOI: 10.1108/20425961201000034 Abstract: Capacity development in fragile environments in Africa has often proven to be a complex undertaking. This has largely been because of existing knowledge gaps on what exactly causes fragility of states, the economy and society. The liberal peace development model that generally informs […]