I having been searching the web and books to find some information on the following topic:
What are some economic developments or progress in West Africa?
I found a few information in books and the websites but I still need some more. Do you know anything about this topic? Can you suggest a website or book that would provide me with more info?
You'll find many websites to explore here.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=economic+development+west+Africa
Thanks a lot Sue. However, I have seen most of these websites and they focus on one area of economic development in WEST AFRICA which is ECOWAS..... Thanks for the for the quick reply.....
Also, thanks for the questia website ... I found a good book I could use ...
Certainly! Economic developments in West Africa can include a variety of topics such as infrastructure development, trade, agriculture, industrialization, and investment opportunities. To find more information on this topic, you can use the following approach:
1. Online Sources: Websites like World Bank, African Development Bank, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and African Economic Outlook provide detailed information and reports on the economic development in West Africa. These organizations often publish research papers, data, and analysis specific to the region.
2. Academic Journals: Scholarly journals focused on African studies or economics may contain research papers and articles that discuss the economic progress in West Africa. Some reputable journals in this field include the Journal of African Economies, World Development, and the African Development Review. You can access them through academic databases such as JSTOR, Google Scholar, or your university library's online resources.
3. Books: Here are a few well-regarded books that can provide an overview of economic developments in West Africa:
- "Africa's Development in Historical Perspective" by Emmanuel Akyeampong and Robert H. Bates
- "The Political Economy of West Africa" by Peter A. Coclanis and David Northrup
- "Growth and Institutions in African Development" by Augustin K. Fosu
- "West Africa's Economy and Society in the Colonial Period" by Martin A. Klein
- "Transforming Africa's Agriculture: From Subsistence to Profitable Farming" by Ousmane Badiane and Patrick Labaste
Remember to check reviews, publication year, and author credibility before selecting a book.
Additionally, you can also explore online databases like the World Bank's Open Knowledge Repository or the African Development Bank's African Development Knowledge Gateway, which provide access to reports, publications, and statistics specifically related to the economic development of the region.
By using a combination of these resources, you should be able to gather a comprehensive understanding of economic developments in West Africa.