Understanding Global Issues

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African Lands: Challenges from Angola to Zimbabwe

Optimists talk of an 'African Renaissance' with good governance and economic development combining to make life better on the world's poorest continent. Others despair at the chaos, bloodshed and corruption that are still common in many parts of Africa. With its oil industry growing fast and globalisation spreading to the 'dark continent', we look at some of the main factors - not least the land issue - that will determine success or failure in sub-Saharan Africa.

Published: June 2004 ISBN: 0850487668

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