Essays about: "African Economic History"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 essays containing the words African Economic History.

1. 1. Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth in Kenya

   University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Nationalekonomi

   Author : Khadidiatou Gibba Badji; Anne Isabella Okello Amukule; [2023]
   Keywords : Economics; Foreign Direct Investment; Macroeconomics; Economic Growth;

   Abstract : Foreign direct investment is a medium for technology transfers between countries, a stimulant to economic growth, trade promotion, and international economic integration between economies; thus, many studies have studied the relationship between growth and foreign direct investment. This study also aims to investigate the relationship between economic growth and foreign direct investment in the East African country of Kenya. READ MORE

3. 2. Destination identity and projected online image in rural Southern Africa : A case study of Nyanga, Zimbabwe

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

   Author : Shamiso Mahohoma; [2022]
   Keywords : Projected destination image; destination identity; destination image formation; rural destinations;

   Abstract : The value of tourism as a driver of economic and social development in Africa cannot be overstated. Tourism is regarded as a source of foreign currency, employment creation and more importantly, a means of achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs). READ MORE

4. 3. The Role of Urban Planning in Counteracting Segregation: The Case of Pinelands, South Africa

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

   Author : Emmy Tarras-Wahlberg; Emmy Larsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Segregation; integration; socio-economic status; spatial planning; urban planning; affordable housing; social housing; inclusionary housing; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Segregation is a common phenomenon arising worldwide. Residential segregation has been shown to have several negative consequences for people living in less wealthy neighbourhoods, such as health-related setbacks and being less likely to cope with school. READ MORE

5. 4. The Upsurge of Ethno-nationalism and Ethiopia's Fragile Democracy

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Tsegaye Bulgan; [2021]
   Keywords : Ethiopia; ethno-nationalism; democracy; ethnicity; democratization;

   Abstract : By exploring the upsurge of the new wave of ethno-nationalism and its effect on institutions of democracy in Ethiopia, this study attempts to contribute to the study of fragile democracy in highly divided states. Methodologically, it is qualitative research where key informant interviews and literature review were employed to collect the needed data. READ MORE

6. 5. Materialisation of emergent farmers in a Malawian context : a privileged class’ positioning in agricultural transformation

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Gustav Broms; [2020]
   Keywords : capital accumulation; surplus value; food regime; patronage; differentiation; livelihood; diversification; food security;

   Abstract : Emergent farmers have rapidly increased in numbers on the sub-Saharan African continent during the last couple of decades. The main interest in this study lies in how emergent farmers have materialised as a class in a political economic context and historical process and what societal impact they have had. READ MORE