Backgrounder posted March 2, 1990 by Edward L.; Johnson, Bryan T.
Why Asia Grows and Africa Doesn't
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756 March 2,1990 WHY ASIA GROWSANDAFRICA DOES INTRODUCTION In
the 1960s, as the countries of Sub-Saharan Africa gained
independence from their colonial rulers, their economic futures
looked bright. Free of problems associated with imperialism, and
many rich in natural resources these new countries seemed on the
road to…
Backgrounder posted September 22, 1989 by Edward L.; Johnson, Bryan T.
Why the World Bank Should Read Its Own Report
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727 September 22,1989 WHYTHEWORLD BANK SHOULD READ ITS OWN REPORT
INTRODUCTION As the World Bank and International Monetary Fund
(IMF) prepare to convene their annual meeting in Washington next
week, the delegates should study w hat could become the hottest new
publication on economic development. It is the World…