{"product_id":"african-emigres-in-the-united-states-a-missing-link-in-africas-social-and-economic-development-hardcover","title":"African Emigres in the United States: A Missing Link in Africa's Social and Economic Development - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKofi Konadu Apraku\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKofi K. Apraku\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe people of Africa emerged from colonial rule with optimism and determination to transform their society and bring prosperity to the continent, but today there is neither economic nor political freedom. In order to seize control of its destiny, Kofi Apraku contends, Africa must mobilize all of its resources, and recognize the contributions that emigrants in the United States can make toward its development. In this work, Apraku offers a comprehensive look at these emigrants, demonstrating that Africa has well-trained, experienced, and productive personnel in the United States, and that they are willing to return to their native lands only if African leaders are willing to undertake the necessary political and economic reforms. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eApraku's study addresses four main questions concerning African emigrants: Who are the skilled emigrants employed in the United States? Why did they come to America? What potential role can they play in Africa's development? and What types of reforms are needed to allow them to contribute to Africa's development? In addition, the book discusses contemporary African issues, including agriculture and food production, population growth, economic integration, diversification of African economies, privatization, democratization of political systems, and industrial policy for the 1990s. A review of failed economic policies is presented, along with suggestions for new approaches and a new emphasis on sustained economic growth and political stability. This work will be an important reference source for students of African studies and international development, as well as for international policymakers and professionals in development agencies.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKOFI K. APRAKU is Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of North Carolina at Asheville. A development economist by training, he has done consulting and teaching in the field of economics, and has published numerous articles and reviews in such journals as \u003ci\u003eSouthern Ohio Business Review\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJournal of Economic Growth\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJournal of Developing Areas\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAmerican Journal of Agricultural Economics\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81 x 9.46 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 20, 1991\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47506863095986,"sku":"9780275937997","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/7T0Dj_FjyC9780275937997.webp?v=1779565260","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/african-emigres-in-the-united-states-a-missing-link-in-africas-social-and-economic-development-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}