Logistics and global value chains in Africa : the impact on trade and development /: the impact on trade and development. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Adebisi Adewole, John J. Struthers.
• Editors: Adewole, Adebisi; Struthers, John J
• Contents: Part I. Logistics and Supply Chain Strategy.- Chapter 1.Trade and Economic Development in Africa: The Interaction between Logistics and Global Value Chains; Adebisi Adewole and John J. Struthers.- Chapter 2.Logistics and Supply Chain Infrastructure Development in Africa; Adebisi Adewole.- Chapter 3.Supply Chain Network and Logistics Management;Benjamin S. Bvepfepfe.- Chapter 4.Freight Transport Technology: A Cost-effective/Time-efficient Solution to Sub-Saharan Africa's Logistics Problems; David Burl.- Part II. Global Value Chain and Commodities Trade.- Chapter 5.Commodity Price Volatility: Causes, Policy Options, and Prospects for African Economies; John J. Struthers.- Chapter 6.Does Africa Have What it Takes to Upgrade in Global Value Chains?; Joseph K. Banini and Samuel K. Gayi.- Chapter 7. Logistics and Value Chain Development: Cost and Capability Considerations; Jodie Keane.- 8. The Importance of the Services Sector for Africa; Ottavia Pesce, Carolyne Tumuhimbise, William Davis and Lily Sommer.- Chapter 9.The Role of Market Institutions in Trade and Economic Development in Africa;Bla J.C. Eba, John J. Struthers.- Chapter 10. Can Trade Openness and Global Value Chains Improve Real GDP Growth & Human Development Index in Sub-Saharan African Countries?; Beatrice Isah Dara.
• Publisher Details: Basingstoke, Hampshire : Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white, and colour)
• Subjects: 382.096; Business logistics -- Africa; Economic development -- Africa; Africa -- Commerce; Africa -- Commercial policy; Africa -- Economic conditions
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319776521
• Related ISBNs: 9783319776514
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