Economic Development of Southern Sudan

by Benaiah Yongo-Bure

Overview

Economic Development of Southern Sudan provides an overview of the Southern Sudanese economy, and the main causes for the lack of development in the territory. The book suggests strategies and policies for greatly reducing poverty and initiating sustainable development in the territory. Yongo-Bure outlines the significance of the resource base of Southern Sudan, as well as the development programs of the first peace period (1972D1983). The prominent sectors analyzed include agriculture, industry, transport, education, health, energy, power, and trade. The exploration and exploitation of petroleum is highlighted.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761835899
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	02/06/2007
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	234
Product dimensions:	6.03(w) x 9.01(h) x 0.64(d)

About the Author

Benaiah Yongo-Bure is Associate Professor at Kettering University. He received his B.A. (Hons.) from Makerere University and Ph.D. in Economics from Dalhousie University.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Tables and Maps
Part 2 Conversion Units
Part 3 Preface and Acknowlegement
Chapter 4 Introduction
Chapter 5 Resources Potential
Chapter 6 The Addis Ababa Agreement Period
Chapter 7 Industrial Development
Chapter 8 Mineral and Energy Development
Chapter 9 Transportation and Communications
Chapter 10 Human Resources Development
Chapter 11 Fiscal Policy and Domestic Savings
Chapter 12 Foreign Aid
Chapter 13 Developing the Food Plains
Chapter 14 Trade and Development
Chapter 15 The Way Ahead: Goals and Strategy
Part 16 Bibliography
Part 17 Index