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The State in Africa: Issues and Perspectives
The State in Africa Issues and Perspectives Author:George Klay Kieh, Jr. and Pita Ogaba Agbese The state is at the center of the crisis of underdevelopment in Africa. It is unable to perform the functions generally associated with states in other parts of the world. It is unable to advance the welfare of its citizens and it cannot provide them adequate shelter, education and health care. This volume explores several issues and perspective... more »s on the contemporary state in Africa. In addition to searing criticisms of the failures of the state in Africa, the volume outlines numerous options that could transform the African state into a viable instrument for growth, development, democracy and peace.« less