Africa

International Development Policy Series

The International Development Policy Series is a key reference source on international cooperation and development policies. It is published in English and in French by the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva. The Series includes articles and in-depth pieces by authors from both industrialised countries and the South in order to offer readers a rich diversity of perspectives. It also draws on the expertise of international actors based in Geneva and illuminates the policy debates and negotiations that take place in the city.

Dossier | Africa : 50 years of independence

African economic development and colonial legacies Gareth Austin

Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire : Changing places Markus Eberhardt and Francis Teal

How development assistance from France and the United Kingdom has evolved : Fïfty years on from decolonisation François Pacquement

Switzerland's relationship with Africa during decolonisation and the beginnings of development cooperation Marc Perrenoud

Cooperation : New players in Africa Philippe Hugon

A new generation of leaders in Africa : What issues do they face ? John O. Igué

Annual review | major development policy trends

Official development assistance once more under fire from critics Gilles Carbonnier

Trends and issues in international development cooperation Gérard Perroulaz, Claudie Fioroni and Gilles Carbonnier

Recent trends in world trade and international negotiations Christophe Bellmann, Trineesh Biswas and Marie Chamay

The fïnancial and economic crisis and developing countries Bruno Gurtner

The food crisis and food security : Towards a new world food order ? Christophe Golay