The Right to Development in Africa

The Right to Development in Africa

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ngang, Carol Chi
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Boston : BRILL, 2021.
Series:Studies in Critical Social Sciences Ser.
Subjects:
Right to development > Africa.
Law and economic development > Africa.
Sustainable development > Africa.
Law and economic development.
Online Access: Full text (Emmanuel users only)
Table of Contents:
  • Half Title
  • Series Information
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgements
  • Acronyms and Abbreviations
  • Chapter 1 Introduction
  • Africa's Development Setbacks in Context
  • 1 Overview
  • 2 Background
  • 2.1 A Wrongly Conceived Development Trajectory
  • 2.2 Starting Point
  • 3 Approach and Structure
  • 3.1 Theory Base
  • 3.2 Scope and Delineation
  • 3.3 Significance of the Book
  • 3.4 Outline of Chapters
  • Chapter 2 Historical Account on the Right to Development
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Origins of the Right to Development
  • 2.1 Africa's History of Development Injustices
  • 2.1.1 Slavery and the Impact on Development in Africa
  • 2.1.2 Iniquities of Colonialism
  • 2.2 Decolonial Revolution
  • 2.2.1 The Quest for Independence
  • 2.2.1.1 In Pursuit of a Legitimate Cause
  • 2.2.1.2 Operational Model Deficit
  • 2.2.2 Post-independence Difficulties
  • 3 Evolution of the Right to Development
  • 3.1 Latent Manifestations
  • 3.1.1 Self-Determination
  • 3.1.2 Third World Aspirations for Global Balance
  • 3.2 Formal Recognition
  • 3.2.1 Proclamations on the Right to Development
  • 3.2.2 Legal Recognition and Protection
  • 4 Conceptual Clarity
  • 4.1 Nature of the Right to Development as a Human Rights Concept
  • 4.1.1 Defining Characteristics
  • 4.1.2 Substantive Entitlements
  • 4.1.3 Legal Entitlements
  • 4.1.4 Normative Standards
  • 4.1.4.1 Standards for Up-holding Human Rights
  • 4.1.4.1.1 Inalienability of the Right to Development
  • 4.1.4.1.2 Collectivism and People-Centeredness
  • 4.1.4.2 Standards for Promoting Development
  • 4.1.4.2.1 Rights-Based Approach to Development
  • 4.1.4.2.2 Model for Poverty Eradication
  • 4.2 Nature of the Right to Development as a Development Paradigm
  • 4.2.1 Specific Components for Realisation
  • 4.2.1.1 Sovereign Ownership of the African Patrimony
  • 4.2.1.2 Inclusive Participation
  • 4.2.1.3 Equality of Opportunity
  • 4.2.1.4 The Role of the State
  • 4.2.2 Right to Development Goals
  • 4.2.2.1 Equity and Justice in Development
  • 4.2.2.2 Anticipated Substantive Development Outcomes
  • 5 Concluding Remarks
  • Chapter 3 Global Dynamics and the Geopolitics of Development Cooperation
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Cooperation Framework for Development
  • 2.1 Origins of Development Cooperation
  • 2.1.1 Brief Historical Account
  • 2.1.2 Definitional Problem
  • 2.2 Basic Features of Development Cooperation
  • 2.2.1 Motives behind Development Cooperation
  • 2.2.2 Operational Modalities
  • 2.2.2.1 Partnership for Development
  • 2.2.2.2 Development Assistance
  • 2.2.3 Patronage and Paternalism
  • 2.3 Cooperation Patterns
  • 2.3.1 North-South Cooperation
  • 2.3.2 South-South Cooperation
  • 2.3.3 Multilateralism and Global Partnership
  • 3 Development Cooperation and the Right to Development
  • 3.1 Determining the Connection
  • 3.2 Political Nature and the Indeterminate Motives of Cooperation
  • 3.2.1 Self-Interest

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