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UNINA9910454043203321 |
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Miguel Edward |
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Africa's turn? [[electronic resource] /] / Edward Miguel ; foreword by William Easterly |
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Cambridge, Mass., : MIT Press, c2009 |
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9786612240539 |
0-262-25497-2 |
1-282-24053-6 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (177 p.) |
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Political stability - Africa, Sub-Saharan - 21st century |
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Africa, Sub-Saharan Economic conditions 21st century |
Africa, Sub-Saharan Politics and government 21st century |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
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Contents ; Foreword ; I Is it Africa's Turn?; II Forum; Robert H. Bates; Ken Banks; Olu Ajakaiye; Rosamond Naylor; David N. Weil; Jeremy M. Weinstein; Smita Singh; Paul Collier; Rachel Glennerster; III Real Progress; Acknowledgements ; Appendix of Resources ; About the Contributors |
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"By the end of the twentieth century, sub-Saharan Africa had experienced twenty-five years of economic and political disaster. While 'economic miracles' in China and India raised hundreds of millions from extreme poverty, Africa seemed to have been overtaken by violent conflict and mass destitution, and ranked lowest in the world in just about every economic and social indicator. Working in Busia, a small Kenyan border town, economist Edward Miguel began to notice something different starting in 1997: modest but steady economic progress, with new construction projects, flower markets, shops, and ubiquitous cell phones. In "Africa's Turn?" Miguel tracks a decade of comparably hopeful economic trends throughout sub-Saharan Africa and suggests that we may be seeing a turnaround. He bases his hopes on a range of recent changes: democracy is finally taking root in many |
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countries; China's successes have fueled large-scale investment in Africa; and rising commodity prices have helped as well. Miguel warns, though, that the growth is fragile. Violence and climate change could derail it quickly, and he argues for specific international assistance when drought and civil strife loom."--Book cover. |
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UNINA9910136099303321 |
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Titolo |
10 secrets of extraordinary women |
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Harvest House Publishers |
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Eugene, Oregon : , : Harvest House Publishers, , [2014] |
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Rev. ed. of: Extraordinary women. c2007. |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
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Secrets to Living God's Dream for Your Life -- Secrets to Knowing God Really Loves You -- Secrets to Meaningful Relationships -- Secrets to Handling Testosterone -- Secrets to Mastering Your Emotions -- Secrets to Handling Imbalance -- Secrets to Getting Through Tough Times -- Secrets to Finding Freedom -- Secrets to Creating an Intimate Relationship with God -- Secrets to Making Every Day Count. |
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Do you long to live a life that is extraordinary? One that shines with joy, compassion, energy, and illuminated faith? Julie Clinton, president of Extraordinary Women ministries, offers you gifts to be treasured-secret gems of godly wisdom that will spark lasting change within you. When days are filled with more ruts than glory, Julie's biblical illustrations, relatable life examples, transforming prayers, and heartfelt journaling prompts inspire you to accept God's personal love improve and nourish your relationships be empowered by giving God control of your emotions connect with your Creator on a deeper level move |
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toward your future with contentment and excitement To light your way, other extraordinary women offer insights, cheers, and motivation. You'll be supported and uplifted each step of the journey so you can reach beyond the ordinary and embrace your exceptional heart and purpose. |
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