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The book offers a multidisciplinary analysis of Africa's economic growth and development, critically examining the pre-2000s economic performance and the contemporary Africa Rising Narrative. It highlights the role of African intellectuals in shaping perceptions of the continent's economic landscape. Additionally, it scrutinizes the interpretations and responses of the World Bank and IMF to Africa's development challenges, providing a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing economic narratives in the region.

Focusing on the transformative potential of industrial policy in Africa, this book introduces the concept of Frontier Industrial Policy as a strategic tool for economic change. It provides a comprehensive analysis that will engage researchers in Economics, Development, Postcolonial Studies, and African Studies, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities within the continent's industrial landscape.

The book explores the paradox of Africa's wealth in natural and human resources juxtaposed with its persistent poverty. It argues that the root cause of this disparity is the continent's lack of economic sovereignty, which hinders its ability to harness and benefit from its abundant resources. Through this lens, the author delves into the complexities of economic independence and its implications for Africa's development.

By discussing current industrial development and past industrialization strategies, Industrializing Africa shows that sustained industrial growth will remain elusive as long as economies operate under the colonial economic structure.

Social Welfare Policy in South Africa examines the South African government’s response to social welfare challenges during and after apartheid. The book analyses social welfare policy reforms in South Africa from the social contract perspective. Through a critical analysis of the major social policy shifts in the country, the book illustrates that the provision of social welfare services is the most concrete way of fulfilling the terms of the social contract, especially in democratic South Africa. The book offers a useful approach to understanding the changes in the social welfare philosophy and practice that occurred when the country transitioned from minority to majority rule during the 1990s. By tracing the development of social welfare policy interventions over time, Social Welfare Policy in South Africa draws attention to the broader political, historical, social, and economic factors that have influenced social welfare policy in the country.