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POVERTY WITHIN NOT ON THE SKIN: 10 VICIOUS CYCLES THAT HAVE KEPT THE AFRICAN CONTINENT IN POVERTY
"What makes Africa poor despite the profusion of natural resources and energetic labour force remains a conundrum. This book attempts to unravel this apparent riddle. It is an important contribution to understanding contemporary African economic realities. This book has been written in a manner that is largely accessible to both academic and non-academic audiences. I recommend the book to all those interested in updating and broadening their understanding about poverty in the 21st century." Prof. Kitila Mkumbo, Minister of Industry and Trade, United Republic of Tanzania
"It is now 75 years since Frederick Hayek wrote The Road Serfdom. In what could actually be a fitting anniversary follow-up, Erastus Mtui offers us a good sense for where the journey to prolonged poverty originates – within us. In ten chapters – laden with facts and figures – that avoid the pitfalls of the gobbledygook brickbats of academic and professional economists, Mtui focuses on education and a mindset shift among other prescriptions, if Africa is to be liberated, for we are often our worst enemies. His book is, therefore, a worthwhile read for policy-makers and for citizens desirous of escape from what I have called the 'complicit middle'." Prof. Patrick Utomi, Political Economist and former Nigerian Presidential Candidate
"For a continent that is so rich and yet poverty is so prevalent, this book offers a fresh perspective, poses profound questions and suggests possible solutions that all Africans need to stop, consider carefully and implement. I would recommend this book to every young person and every leader in Africa." Hardy Pemhiwa, Group CEO, Econet Group, Johannesburg, South Africa
"It is now 75 years since Frederick Hayek wrote The Road Serfdom. In what could actually be a fitting anniversary follow-up, Erastus Mtui offers us a good sense for where the journey to prolonged poverty originates – within us. In ten chapters – laden with facts and figures – that avoid the pitfalls of the gobbledygook brickbats of academic and professional economists, Mtui focuses on education and a mindset shift among other prescriptions, if Africa is to be liberated, for we are often our worst enemies. His book is, therefore, a worthwhile read for policy-makers and for citizens desirous of escape from what I have called the 'complicit middle'." Prof. Patrick Utomi, Political Economist and former Nigerian Presidential Candidate
"For a continent that is so rich and yet poverty is so prevalent, this book offers a fresh perspective, poses profound questions and suggests possible solutions that all Africans need to stop, consider carefully and implement. I would recommend this book to every young person and every leader in Africa." Hardy Pemhiwa, Group CEO, Econet Group, Johannesburg, South Africa
255 pages, Paperback
Published September 17, 2021
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October 23, 2022
Very good book with details on how We Africans need to change our mindset and be part of the world development rather than blaming others and always be in receiving hand. Encourage everyone to read and be part of great change to our continent.
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