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Katz-Lavigne, Sarah ; Kiggundu, Moses:
African continental integration scholarly literature review : Advances, gaps, and opportunities.
In: Africa Journal of Management.
Vol. 5
(2019)
Issue 4
.
- pp. 303-331.
ISSN 2332-2381
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/23322373.2019.1676100
Abstract in another language
Deeper continental integration is considered critical for Africa’s future growth, development and transformation. This paper reports on the results of a comprehensive review of the scholarly literature on Africa’s continental integration dating back to the 1960s. We wanted to focus on publications drawing on the organization and management literature, but found these to be limited in number and scope. The review covered a range of topics relevant for continental integration including peace and security, decolonization, diplomacy and politics, cultural exchanges, social and economic development, environmental protection, and sustainable development. Although about half of the studies reviewed were atheoretical, the rest covered a range of theories from different disciplines. Most of the studies used documentary analysis and literature reviews; few used survey methods or quantitative data collection and analysis. Review results were grouped into five key areas for continental integration: organizational, economic, political, peace and security, and human rights. The paper concludes by identifying gaps and opportunities for research. Theory development in particular would help to improve understanding of the complexities of continental integration, and guide evidence-based policy and practice for deeper, more effective and sustained continental integration to improve the lives of Africans at home and in the diaspora.
Further data
| Item Type: | Article in a journal |
|---|---|
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Keywords: | Africa; continental integration; OAU and AU; types of integration; intergovernmental organization |
| Institutions of the University: | Faculties > Faculty of Cultural Studies > Chair Sociology of Africa > Chair Sociology of Africa - Univ.-Prof. Dr. Jana Hönke Faculties Faculties > Faculty of Cultural Studies Faculties > Faculty of Cultural Studies > Chair Sociology of Africa |
| Result of work at the UBT: | No |
| DDC Subjects: | 300 Social sciences 300 Social sciences > 320 Political science 300 Social sciences > 330 Economics |
| Date Deposited: | 02 Dec 2019 08:40 |
| Last Modified: | 31 Jan 2022 07:22 |
| URI: | https://eref.uni-bayreuth.de/id/eprint/53448 |