The phrase “African solutions to African problems” gained prominence after the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) transformed into the African Union (AU) in 2001. Due to the desire to revive a continent that was marginalised and exploited for centuries owing to slavery, colonialism, neo-colonialism, destabilisation, oppression, war and hunger, poor governance and socio-economic development, it has become a mantra for policymakers in Africa (AU 2013: 34). Concern about the challenges the continent faces have contributed towards “African solutions to African problems … to show that Africa has both the capability and determination to solve problems” (Lobakeng 2017:1). It is relevant to wide-ranging issues, from development, education and health to peace and security. It conjures amalgamating politics with action; placing emphasis on pride, indigeneity, self-reliance, taking ownerships and responsibility (Nathan 2013: 48-49). As a result, consensus on continental integration as part of the solution is also growing amongst policymakers, academics, analysts, and civil society.
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- EDITORIAL
Exploring African Solutions to African Problems - ÉDITORIALE
Explorer les solutions africaines aux problèmes africains - EDITORIAL
Explorar soluções Africanas para os problemas Africanos
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Al Chukwuma Okoli, Chigozie Joseph Nebeife and Markus Arum Izang - Developmental Local Government: A Framework for Implementation
T.M. Ramodula and K.K. Govender - Contrasting Governance Arrangements with the Management of Performance of Public Enterprises in Namibia
Ntelamo Ntelamo - Towards a Conceptual Framework for organisationally Effective Female Leadership in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Case of Public Enterprises in Eswatini
Collin Kamalizeni, Mohammad Hoque, Abdullah Kader and Hatikanganwi Mapudzi - Assessing the Capabilities of NSG Facilitators in Building Civil Servants’ Capacity for the Effective Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals
Izimangaliso Malatjie - Challenges Facing the Implementation of the Green Movement in Residential Areas in Lusaka, Zambia
Peter Nyakalale and Clever Madimutsa - Application of the African Ontological Value of Ubuntu in Corporate Governance
Jan Tladi - ABSTRACTS OF ARTICLES IN THIS EDITION
- RÉSUMÉS DES ARTICLES DE CETTE ÉDITION
- SUMÁRIO DOS ARTIGOS NESTA EDIÇÃO
- BOOK REVIEW – COMPTE RENDU DE LIVRE – RESENHA DO LIVRO
The Global Capitalist Crisis: Way forward for Africa by Dan W. Nabudere
La crise capitaliste mondiale : la voie à suivre pour l’Afrique de Dan W. Nabudere
A crise capitalista global: o caminho à frente para a África por Dan W. Nabudere
Firimooni Rweere Banugire
