A critique of modernization and dependency theories in Africa: critical assessment
The way states and development specialists rationalize how to commit economic resources to development is influenced, to a greater extent by their level of persuasion towards specific development theories. The discourse assesses the influence of mode...
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| Language: | English |
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Academic Journals
2016
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| Online Access: | http://www.academicjournals.org/article/article1381858116_Matunhu.pdf |
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| Summary: | The way states and development specialists rationalize how to commit economic resources to
development is influenced, to a greater extent by their level of persuasion towards specific
development theories. The discourse assesses the influence of modernization and dependency
theories on Africa’s development. The conclusion is that both theories have failed to help develop
Africa. The discourse pins hope on the African Renaissance theory of development. |
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