Chapter 1: Introduction: A Masterclass in Dealing with Passive Aggressive Behaviour.- Chapter 2: Empires of the Mind.- Chapter 3: The Disappointing Discussion about Aid Effectiveness.- Chapter 4: Comparative Advantage is an Old-Fashioned Trick.- Chapter 5: Lost Decades or Blessing?.- Chapter 6: The Good Samaritan Loses their Way.- Chapter 6: Migration Takes Centre Stage.- Chapter 7: The Free Trade Fantasy.- Chapter 8: Conclusions: A New Era of African Agency.

This book examines the economic relationship between Africa and Europe. It highlights the stigmatized narratives about Africa and analyses how they influence a range of key actors and processes. This is illustrated by the actions of European actors who reinforce negative narratives through replacing real economic transformation and development with charity, while African leaders compete to maximize aid donations and help further these narratives. This book acknowledges the complex history of the relations between Africa and Europe and details the ways in which Africa has become a peripheral player in the world economy. It will be relevant to researchers and policymakers interested in development and African economics. This is an open access book.Carlos Lopes is a Professor at the Mandela School of Public Governance, University of Cape Town and Affiliate Professor at Sciences Po, Paris. He has occupied important leadership positions across the United Nations, the African Union, and academic institutions.

Includes policy suggestions to help overcome negative cycles of aid donation Provides an African perspective on aid and how to overcome its stigma Discusses the role of migration in the economic relationship between Africa and Europe This book is open access, which means that you have free and unlimited access

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