Foreign aid, self-reliance, and economic development in West Africa /
[Book]
R. Omotayo Olaniyan.
Westport, Conn. :
Praeger,
1996.
1 online resource (xiv, 204 pages)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-195) and index.
1. Introduction -- 2. General Theories of Foreign Aid and Economic Development -- 3. Foreign Aid in West Africa -- 4. Self-Reliance in West Africa -- 5. Critical Issues in Foreign Aid, Self-Reliance, and Economic Development -- 6. Conclusion.
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This book is a penetrating comparative analysis of the economic development efforts of West African countries. It seeks to illuminate the grey areas in development and to emphasize the appropriate actions that should be taken at all levels in the emerging international economy to ensure sustainable development. Olaniyan examines conceptual and theoretical problems of foreign aid and economic development, along with the limitations of the concept of self-reliance. The book also features a comparative analysis of the internal and external development problems associated with West African countri.
Foreign aid, self-reliance, and economic development in West Africa.
9780275955014
Economic assistance-- Africa, West.
Sustainable development-- Africa, West.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS-- Development-- Business Development.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS-- Development-- Economic Development.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS-- Development-- General.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS-- Government & Business.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS-- Structural Adjustment.
Economic assistance.
Economic policy.
Economische ontwikkeling.
Internationale hulpverlening.
POLITICAL SCIENCE-- Public Policy-- Economic Policy.