UID:
almafu_9958064041402883
Format:
xx, 116 pages :
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illustrations, maps ;
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23 cm.
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
1-283-30943-2
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9786613309433
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0-8213-8910-6
Series Statement:
Directions in development : countries and regions
Content:
The development of an effective state, a reliable infrastructure, and a dynamic private sector has long been hampered by political economy obstacles in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Resilience of an African Giant identifies these obstacles, which prevent the country from realizing its economic potential as the second-largest country in Sub-Saharan Africa, and outlines how they can be-and in some cases have been-overcome.Four instruments that have been used to boost economic development in the past and that can contribute to more development in the future are explored in the book: coordinat
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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Introduction -- DRC's renaissance remains fragile -- Government effectiveness -- Unlocking the infrastructure challenge -- Private sector development and employment creation -- How to sequence DRC's policy interventions.
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-8213-8909-2
Language:
English
URL:
http://elibrary.worldbank.org/doi/book/10.1596/978-0-8213-8909-6
