Description |
1 online resource (xx, 116 pages) : illustrations, maps |
Series |
Directions in development. Countries and regions |
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Directions in development (Washington, D.C.). Countries and regions.
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Contents |
Executive summary -- A fragile renaissance -- Government effectiveness -- Unlocking the infrastructure challenge -- Private sector development and employment creation -- How to sequence policy interventions? |
Summary |
The development of an effective state, a reliable infrastructure, and a dynamic private sector has long been hampered by political economy obstacles in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Resilience of an African Giant identifies these obstacles, which prevent the country from realizing its economic potential as the second-largest country in Sub-Saharan Africa, and outlines how they can be--and in some cases have been--overcome. Four instruments that have been used to boost economic development in the past and that can contribute to more development in the future are explored in the book: coordination among those who control or influence policy, application of new technologies, leveraging of external anchors, and development of social accountability networks. This book pulls together an impressive body of research on the exemplary transition of a country from a state of conflict to a post-conflict situation, and from there toward becoming a country with legitimate institutions created by free, democratic, and transparent elections. --publisher description |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
Notes |
English |
Subject |
Economic development -- Congo (Democratic Republic)
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Development -- Business Development.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Development -- Economic Development.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Development -- General.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Government & Business.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Structural Adjustment.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Economic Policy.
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Economic development
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Economic history
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Economic policy
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SUBJECT |
Congo (Democratic Republic) -- Economic conditions -- 1960-
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85149561
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Congo (Democratic Republic) -- Economic policy
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Subject |
Congo (Democratic Republic)
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Kaiser, Kai-Alexander
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Mukoko Samba, Daniel
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World Bank.
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LC no. |
2011038070 |
ISBN |
9780821389102 |
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0821389106 |
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1283309432 |
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9781283309431 |
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9786613309433 |
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6613309435 |
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