Introduction
The complexities and uncertainties of development
The domestic context
History and the legacy of colonialism
Big men, personal rule and patronage politics
Violent conflict and civil war
Political change and democratization
Core development questions
Africa's slow-growth puzzle
Economic reform and the politics of adjustment
The international aid system
Debt burdens and debt relief
Poverty and human development
Regionalism and globalization
Regional institutions and NEPAD
Africa and world trade
Private investment and the business environment
Conclusion.
African development : making sense of the issues and actors by Todd J. Moss. ISBN 9781588264725. Published by Lynne Rienner Publishers in 2007. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.