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Chapter 1: Introduction In this chapter, Cilliers introduces the book and sets the context for discussing Africa’s future. He notes that while Africa has made significant progress in recent years, there are still many challenges to be addressed in order to achieve sustained economic growth and prosperity.
Chapter 2: Africa’s Growth and Development Performance This chapter provides an overview of Africa’s economic growth and development performance over the past few decades. Cilliers examines the factors that have contributed to Africa’s recent growth, as well as the challenges that continue to hinder development on the continent.
Chapter 3: Getting to Africa’s Demographic Dividend In this chapter, Cilliers discusses the demographic trends in Africa and the potential for the continent to experience a demographic dividend. He examines the factors that could support or hinder this transition, and provides recommendations for policymakers to ensure that Africa’s demographic dividend is realized.
Chapter 4: Structural Transformation and Diversification This chapter explores the need for structural transformation and economic diversification in Africa. Cilliers examines the challenges that hinder economic diversification and the policies that could help promote it.
Chapter 5: Harnessing Africa’s Natural Resources Here, Cilliers discusses the potential for Africa to benefit from its natural resources, including oil, gas, minerals, and agriculture. He examines the challenges that have prevented Africa from fully harnessing these resources and provides recommendations for ensuring that they are managed effectively.
Chapter 6: Leapfrogging Africa’s Development This chapter explores the potential for Africa to leapfrog traditional development pathways and adopt new technologies and approaches to development. Cilliers examines the factors that could enable or hinder leapfrogging and provides recommendations for policymakers to support it.
Chapter 7: Agriculture and Food Security Here, Cilliers discusses the importance of agriculture and food security in Africa. He examines the challenges facing African agriculture, including low productivity, poor infrastructure, and climate change, and provides recommendations for addressing these challenges.
Chapter 8: Infrastructure and Regional Integration This chapter explores the need for infrastructure development and regional integration in Africa. Cilliers examines the challenges that hinder infrastructure development and regional integration, and provides recommendations for ensuring that they are addressed.
Chapter 9: Financing Africa’s Development Here, Cilliers discusses the financing needs for Africa’s development and explores the various sources of financing available to African countries. He examines the challenges that prevent African countries from accessing financing and provides recommendations for addressing these challenges.
Chapter 10: Governance and Institutions This chapter explores the importance of good governance and effective institutions in promoting economic growth and development in Africa. Cilliers examines the challenges that hinder good governance and effective institutions, and provides recommendations for addressing these challenges.
Chapter 11: Peace and Security Here, Cilliers discusses the importance of peace and security in promoting economic growth and development in Africa. He examines the challenges facing African countries in terms of peace and security, and provides recommendations for addressing these challenges.
Chapter 12: Conclusion In this final chapter, Cilliers summarizes the key findings and recommendations from the book. He highlights the potential for Africa to achieve sustained economic growth and prosperity, and provides a roadmap for policymakers and stakeholders to ensure that this potential is realized.
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