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Governance and Crisis of the State in Africa: The Context and Dynamics of the Conflicts in West Africa
Governance and Crisis of the State in Africa explores the problems and challenges of disruptive conflicts and conflict management in West Africa. Based on a robust analysis of a large stock of theoretical and empirical studies on the nature of the state in Africa and the incidents of state failure, fragmentation and collapse, the author argues that a major explanation............
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International Market Analysis: Theories and Methods
International Market Analysis: Theories and Methods is an indispensable book for students and executives of international businesses who want to make sense of their global market opportunities. The book gives readers a concise overview of the theoretical foundations of international market analysis and practical guidance on how to generate and disseminate knowledge ab............
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African Businesses and Economic Growth: Institutions, Firms, Practices and Policy
How can institutions stimulate African local economic growth? After decades of poor economic growth, foreign aid-dependency, poor government policies and bureaucratic leadership by Africans in the 21st century,  much of the world’s attention has been diverted to the African business systems, entrepreneurship and governance. Also, the improving trade relatio............
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Poverty in Nigeria: Causes, Manifestations and Alleviation Strategies
One of the critical concerns in Nigeria is how to alleviate poverty in the country. The general prevalence of poverty in Nigeria is paradoxical because the country is one of the biggest oil-producing countries in the world. A 1999 World Bank report for instance showed that some 70 per cent of the population lives below the bread line - usually considered as living on ............
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When Communities Confront Corporations: Comparing Shell’s Presence in Ireland and Nigeria
In April of 2005 Shell sought an injunction in a Dublin court against residents of Erris in northwestern  Republic of Ireland who were obstructing the laying of pipelines across their lands. On June 29, 2005 the court convicted and jailed five people for failing to comply with the order of the High Court restraining them from interfering with Shell's project............
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Fiscal Federalism in Nigeria: Facing the Challenges of the Future
Debates on Nigeria’s fiscal federalism preceded the gradual evolution of Nigeria into a colonial federal state in 1954. Issues of distribution of scarce but allocatable resources have often beclouded the desires of Nigerians to generate the resources that are expected to be shared. Throughout its history, it has been evident that Nigerians have always been sensi............
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Globalization of Business: Theories and Strategies for Tomorrow’s Managers
Globalization, an inevitable phenomenon in human history, has been bringing the world closer through exchange of goods and services,   advancements in information communication technologies (ICTs),   global diffusion of technologies, and cultural awareness. Recent developments and trends within the global business arena present managers with challe............
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A Practical Approach to Social Science Research in Developing Countries
A Practical Approach to Social Science Research in Developing Countries is a text book for undergraduates in the social sciences and others involved in social science research or participating in multi-disciplinary research teams in developing countries. The book starts by defining what social research is all about, and then provides a lively introduction to all the s............
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Points to Consider: Responses to HIV/AIDS in Africa,Asia, and the Caribbean
Since the early 20th century, when HIV began to circulate among humans, blood exposures during healthcare have contributed to the transmission of the virus.  Despite all the money and attention directed at HIV/AIDS in the past several decades, these risks have remained.  The book asks why, and seeks answers to a number of crucial questions:  How much of............
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National Conference as a Strategy for Conflict Transformation and Peacemaking: The Legacy of the Republic of Benin Model
Events in the post Cold War era have challenged the notions of realism and realpolitik, with an upsurge in intrastate conflicts involving other actors than just the state. During this period,  the international community has witnessed the limitations of the tenets of realism for addressing disastrous civil wars or ethno-political conflicts internal to the states.............
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