African Development Report 2001

By The African Development Bank

The ADR 2001, is the thirteenth annual survey of economic and social progress in Africa. Published for the fifth consecutive year by OUP, the Report provides comprehensive analysis of the state of the African economy, examining development policy issues affecting the economic prospects of the continent.The Report's theme this year - Fostering Good Governance in Africa - reflects a growing acceptance of the value of both participatory democracy as well as good economic and corporate governance in accelerating growth and reducing poverty. The report addresses a range of key issues relating to this theme, including:? Popular participation in public policy decision making either directly or through legitimate intermediate institutions that represent the interests of citizens? Rule of law, which refers to the existence of a legal framework with clear laws that are fair and enforced impartially through an independent judiciary. ? Transparency: where processes, institutions and information are directly accessible to those concerned? Effectiveness and efficiency in use of resources, processes and institutions for the provision of services ? Accountability of decision makers in government to ensure that institutions are responsive in serving the needs of all stakeholders? Role of ADB in fostering good governance among its regional member countriesThe African Development Bank is a multilateral development finance institution whose membership comprises all African countries and 25 from Asia, Europe, North and South America. As Africa's premier development finance institution, the ADB is uniquely placed to provide comprehensive analysis of economic developments and policy concerns in the region. As such, the ADR is set to become the standard reference for economists and policy makers interested in African development for many years to come.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198297157
• ISBN13: 9780198297154
• Release Date: July 2001
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.5" x 9.7"