Focusing on global value chains and their importance to trade, this edited collection explores the strategic role of logistics and supply chain infrastructure in the development of Africa. Skilled authors present critical analysis of the current state of logistics in Africa, and suggest improvements to policy and practice which address the issue of poor trading relationships. This book will engage entrepreneurs, academics and policy-makers interested in international business, raising awareness of the need for better trade infrastructure in Africa in order to ensure the continent’s economic development.
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Part I Logistics and Supply Chain Strategy |
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1 Trade and Economic Development in Africa: The Interaction Between Logistics and Global Value Chains |
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3 | (14) |
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2 Logistics and Supply Chain Infrastructure Development in Africa |
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17 | (28) |
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3 Supply Chain Network and Logistics Management |
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45 | (46) |
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4 Freight Transport Technology: A Cost-Effective/Time-Efficient Solution to Sub-Saharan Africa's Logistics Problems |
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91 | (40) |
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Part II Global Value Chain and Commodities Trade |
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131 | (196) |
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5 Commodity Price Volatility: Causes, Policy Options and Prospects for African Economies |
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133 | (36) |
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6 Does Africa Have What It Takes to Upgrade in Global Value Chains? |
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169 | (48) |
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7 Logistics and Value Chain Development: Cost and Capability Considerations |
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217 | (22) |
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8 The Importance of the Services Sector for Africa |
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239 | (26) |
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9 The Role of Market Institutions in Trade and Economic Development in Africa |
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265 | (32) |
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10 Can Trade Openness and Global Value Chains Improve Real GDP Growth and Human Development Index in Sub-Saharan African Countries? |
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297 | (30) |
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Adebisi Adewole is a lecturer in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at the University of the West of Scotland, UK. He is also Deputy Director of the Centre for African Research on Enterprise and Economic Development (CAREED) at the University of the West of Scotland.
John J. Struthers is Professor in the School of Business and Enterprise at the University of the West of Scotland, UK. He is also Director of CAREED.
