Inequalities in Sub-Saharan Africa: Multidimensional Perspectives and Future Challenges - Paperback

by Anda David (Editor), Murray Leibbrandt (Editor), Vimal Ranchhod (Editor)

Drawing evidence from recent research, this book focuses on the political economy of inequality, social mobility, and climate change, to provide an important contribution to the research on inequality in Africa. It aims to understand socio-economic inequalities, their determinants, evolution, and effects, and identify public policies that can address them, in the framework of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs. The book also highlights the importance of the African context in the global inequality discussion, while pinpointing some of the crucial research gaps on inequalities across the continent. It will be written in close collaboration with the African Center of Excellence for Inequality Research (ACEIR) as to ensure that the discussion of inequalities is informed and driven by African researchers.

Author Biography

The World Bank came into formal existence in 1945 following the international ratification of the Bretton Woods agreements. It is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. The organization's activities are focused on education, health, agriculture and rural development, environmental protection, establishing and enforcing regulations, infrastructure development, governance and legal institutions development. The World Bank is made up of two unique development institutions owned by its 185 Member Countries. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) focuses on middle income and creditworthy poor countries and the International Development Association (IDA), which focuses on the poorest countries in the world.