Some Descriptive Facts on the Sub-Saharan Africa Economic Stagnation
Title | Some Descriptive Facts on the Sub-Saharan Africa Economic Stagnation |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2011 |
Authors | Mekonnen, A |
Journal | Journal of African Development Studies |
Volume | 4 |
Issue | 1 |
Date Published | 12/2011 |
Keywords | Economic Stagnation, Globalization, Population, SSA |
Abstract | The economic stagnation signified by a trend of de-industrialization and agrarian predominance
on one side, and the unabated population growth on the other side are the two main
facets of an average Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) economy, indicative of the deprived living
conditions of citizens of the region. These longstanding and unpleasant socio-economic features
are happening in the era of globalization when SSA economies are exposed for fiercer
competition than any other time. Such tangled problems indicate the need for a research
attention to be deployed to identify the root causes of the problems and a practical/sustainable
remedial action to be enacted.
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