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Private Enterprise-Led Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa

The Human Side of Growth

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  • © 2015

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Authors:
  1. John Kuada

    1. Aalborg University, Denmark

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Table of contents (17 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. The Context and Trends of Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Introduction

      • John Kuada
      Pages 3-18

    3. Political and Social Context of Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa

      • John Kuada
      Pages 19-32

    4. Explaining Africa’s Recent Economic Growth Experiences

      • John Kuada
      Pages 33-39

    5. Contemporary Perspectives on Economic Growth and Development

      • John Kuada
      Pages 40-50

    6. The Human Factor in Economic Development

      • John Kuada
      Pages 51-74

  3. Culture, Civil Society and Economic Growth

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 75-76
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    2. Culture and Its Relevance to Economic Development Discourses

      • John Kuada
      Pages 77-91

    3. Subcultures, Networks and Trust

      • John Kuada
      Pages 92-99

    4. Theories of Organizational Cultures

      • John Kuada
      Pages 100-111

    5. African Culture and Economic Development

      • John Kuada
      Pages 112-125

  4. Leadership, Governance and Management

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 127-128
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    2. Leadership and the Management of Human Capability Development Processes

      • John Kuada
      Pages 129-141

    3. Cultural Influences on Leadership and Human Resource Management in Africa

      • John Kuada
      Pages 142-150

  5. Entrepreneurial Orientation, Innovation and Economic Growth

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 151-152
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    2. Theories and Perspectives on Entrepreneurship

      • John Kuada
      Pages 153-163

    3. Learning, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

      • John Kuada
      Pages 164-173

    4. Entrepreneurial Activities in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges

      • John Kuada
      Pages 174-185

  6. Global Orientation and Integration

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 187-188
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About this book

Private Enterprise-Led Development in Sub-Saharan Africa provides a novel theoretical and conceptual model to guide research into Africa's economic development. It endorses the view that private enterprise-led growth will help reduce poverty since it strengthens individuals' capacity to care for themselves and their families.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Aalborg University, Denmark

    John Kuada

About the author

John Kuada is Professor of International Management at the Department of Business and Management, Aalborg University, Denmark. He is author and co-author of twelve books and over 100 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. In addition to teaching and research, he has consulted for businesses and international organizations in Europe and Africa. He is the editor of African Journal of Economic and Management Studies.

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