Inclusive Growth in Africa
Policies, Practice, and Lessons Learnt
Routledge African Studies Series

Inclusive Growth in Africa analyzes the concept of inclusion within the challenges facing Africa?s rapidly growing economies, where rising affluence for some has been accompanied almost everywhere with rising inequality.

Using a combination of political economy analyses, sector studies and econometric models, the contributors delve into a range of areas associated to the new realities on the continent. Topics covered include issues of disability, corruption, capital flight, and their implications for economic sustainability. There is also a discussion of the impact on development of dependence on externally determined prices for Africa?s natural resources. Other sector analyses look at agriculture and wind power, and the innovations required to make a difference for the poorer majority.

The book comprises of a rich array of essays on socio-economic inclusion in Africa by authors drawn from academia, African think tanks and international organizations. It would be of interest to scholars and students of many disciplines, including: Economics, Sociology, Development Studies, and African Studies.

Part I: Political economy of inclusion

1. The Inclusiveness of Africa’s recent high-growth episode: Evidence from several countries

2. Disability and labour force participation in Cameroon

3. Corruption and small and medium-sized enterprise growth in Cameroon

4. Entrepreneurship and Income Level in Developing Countries

Part II: External and spatial economies

5. Cereal price transmission from international to domestic markets in Africa

6. Impacts of Regional Trade Agreements on Trade in Agrifood Products: Evidence from Eastern and Southern Africa

7. Export Diversification and Intra-Industry Trade in Africa

8. Capital flight and economic growth in the Franc Zone

Part III: Sectorial aspects

9. Development of Wind Energy in Africa

10. Impact of Improved Agricultural Technology Adoption on Sustainable Rice Productivity and Rural Farmers’ Welfare in Nigeria

Steve Kayizzi-Mugerwa is Acting Chief Economist and Vice-President at the African Development Bank.

Abebe Shimeles is currently Acting Director and Manager of Development Research Division at the African Development Bank.

Angela Lusigi is a Policy Advisor on Macroeconomics for UNDP’s Regional Bureau for Africa.

Ahmed Moummi is Senior Research Economist at the Development Research Department of the African Development Bank.