Table of Contents
Foreword...... xxiv
Preface...... xxvii
Acknowledgment...... xxxiv
Section 1 Overview, Historical Issues, and State of Affairs
Chapter 1 Theories and Practices of Sustainable Development in Africa...... 1 Zekarias Minota Seiko, Ethiopian Civil Service University, Ethiopia & Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Chapter 2 Need for Sustainable Development: Theoretical and Practical Concerns for Sub-Saharan Africa...... 30 Samwel J. Kabote, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania Halima Omari Mangi, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania
Chapter 3 Sustainable Development Goals and Their Implication on Economic Growth: An East African Perspective...... 47 Mangasini Atanasi Katundu, Moshi Cooperative University (MoCU), Tanzania
Chapter 4 Financing the Sustainable Development Goals in Sub-Saharan African Countries...... 66 Alex Nester Jiya, Pentecostal Life University, Malawi Ernest Roderick Falinya, Ministry of Finance, Malawi
Chapter 5 Towards Child-Centred Sustainable Development Goals: Implications on Child Welfare Policy and Practice in Zimbabwe...... 86 Tatenda Goodman Nhapi, Independent Researcher, Zimbabwe Takudzwa Leonard Mathende, UK Local Authority, UK
Chapter 6 The Role of Education in Attaining Sustainable Development in Sub-Saharan African Nations: Emphasis on Ethiopia...... 114 Desalegn Sherkabu Abadama, Ethiopian Civil Service University, Ethiopia
Section 2 Sustainable Development and Governance Nexus
Chapter 7 Decentralization and Local Governance in Tanzania: Theories and Practice on Sustainable Development...... 131 Neema Penance Kumburu, Moshi Co-operative University, Tanzania Vincent Sebastian Pande, Moshi Co-operative University, Tanzania
Chapter 8 Public Sector Role in Sustainable Development: Rolling Back the State – A Game Changer to Sustainable Development...... 149 Onesmus Gichuru, Centre for Economic Governance, Kenya
Chapter 9 Women’s Participation and Equal Opportunities for Leadership in Tanzania...... 160 Elizabeth Michael Msoka, St. John’s University of Tanzania, Tanzania Dominick Muya, Mzumbe University, Tanzania
Chapter 10 Women’s Representation in Selected Ethiopian Electronic Media and Its Implication for Sustainable Development...... 182 Wubalem Arefaine Hagos, Ethiopian Civil Service University, Ethiopia
Chapter 11 The Role of Civil Society Organizations in the Pursuit of a Sustainable Development Agenda in South Africa: The Present and the Future...... 203 Mbekezeli Comfort Mkhize, Stellenbosch University, South Africa Wela Wellman Manona, Stellenbosch University, South Africa Phathutshedzo Madumi, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Chapter 12 Community Participation: A Catalyst for Sustainable Development? Pitfalls and Opportunities for Post-Apartheid South Africa...... 222 Mbekezeli Comfort Mkhize, Stellenbosch University, South Africa Phathutshedzo Madumi, Stellenbosch University, South Africa Wela Wellman Manona, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Chapter 13 Political Clientelism and Sustainable Development: A Case of Kenyan Forest Policy...... 244 Zedekia Sidha, Rongo University College, Kenya
Chapter 14 Revisiting the Legal Framework of Urban Planning in the Global South: An Explanatory Example of Nigeria...... 258 Oluwole Daramola, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
Section 3 Governance Reforms, Legal Framework, and Economic Growth
Chapter 15 Rule of Law, Governance, and Sustainable Development: The Nigerian Perspective...... 273 Olugbemiga Samuel Afolabi, University of Johannesburg, South Africa & Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria Titilayo Grace Amao-Kolawole, Bowen University, Nigeria Afeez Kolawole Shittu, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria Olufunke Oluwanike Oguntokun, Bowen University, Nigeria
Chapter 16 Elections, Politics, Democracy, and the Challenge of Sustainable Development in Africa...... 291 Olugbemiga Samuel Afolabi, University of Johannesburg, South Africa & Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
Chapter 17 Advocacy as a Strategy for Sustainable Development and Economic Growth: What Civil Society Organizations Need to Know...... 309 Fabian Kwame Gbortsu, Heritage Intercultural and Language Centre, Ghana & Tangaza University College, Ghana
Chapter 18 The Nexus Between Human-Rights-Based Approach and Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers for Sustainable Development: A View From Ethiopia...... 329 Solomon Negussie, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Section 4 Strategies and Framework in Bringing Growth and Development to Africa
Chapter 19 Resettlement, Sustainable Livelihoods, and Development in Africa: Experiences From Ethiopia..... 349 Kassa Teshager Alemu, Ethiopian Civil Service University, Ethiopia Victor Sevenia Madziakapita, University of South Africa, South Africa
Chapter 20 Inequality as Driver of Conflict: Insights and Reflections From the Horn of Africa...... 374 Osman Mohammed Babikir, IGAD Centre for Pastoral Areas and Livestock Development (ICPALD), Kenya
Chapter 21 Tourism and Hospitality in Ethiopia’s Development Agenda: Action for Sustainable Economic Growth...... 398 Alelign Aschale Wudie, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Chapter 22 The Role of Mass Transport for Sustainable Public Transit in Developing Cities: Issues and Imperatives in Addis Ababa City, Ethiopia...... 416 Belew Dagnew Bogale, Ethiopian Civil Service University, Ethiopia
Chapter 23 African Women and Economic Development: A Tale of Contradictions?...... 443 Lanoi Maloiy, African Women Studies Centre, University of Nairobi, Kenya
Chapter 24 Institutional Structures and the Prevalence of Foreign Ownership of Firms: Empirical Evidence From Africa...... 455 Otuo Serebour Agyemang, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
Chapter 25 An Overview of Population Growth and Sustainable Development in Sub-Saharan Africa...... 480 Vincent Sebastian Pande, Moshi Co-operative University (MoCU), Tanzania Neema Penance Kumburu, Moshi Co-operative University, Tanzania
Chapter 26 Agricultural Schemes in Namibia for Meeting Essential Needs...... 500 Neeta Baporikar, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia Konis Elungi, Agro Marketing and Trading Agency, Namibia
Chapter 27 Multiple Perspectives for Poverty Reduction...... 523 Francesco Sofo, University of Canberra, Australia Alison Wicks, University of Canberra, Australia Michelle Sofo, University of Canberra, Australia Riyana Miranti, University of Canberra, Australia Luke Taylor-Ide, Future Generations Graduate School, USA
Compilation of References...... 543
About the Contributors...... 605
Index...... 617