The abstract collection includes abstracts of books and articles (published in 1997 - 2001) by African and Western authors, analyzing the latest main trends in the socio-political and socio-economic development of Africa.

General worksP. J. Schroeder . Politics and society in Africa: Mosaic transformation

Socio-economic development: stagnation or progressInformal economy in French-speaking AfricaEngelhard F. Africa - a mirror of the world? The Case for the New EconomyFerguson J. The Hopes of Modernization: Myths and Realities of Urban Life in the Zambian Copper BeltBrysson D.F., Bank L. The End of an Era: Changing African Development PoliciesDynamics of the African Economy According to IMF Estimates (Consolidated Abstract)Hanmer L., Pyatt G. , White G. What conclusions can be drawn from World Bank poverty estimates in sub-Saharan Africa? Mather G., Toshihiro Ishida. Economic growth and poverty reduction in sub-Saharan Africa

The fate of democracy in AfricaBratton M. Analysis of various forms of transition to democracy in AfricaProspects for the formation of democracy in Africa. (Summary Abstract)Civil Society and Democracy in Africa: A Critical ApproachOwusu M. Acclimatizing Democracy: Culture, Civil Society and Constitutionalism in AfricaRandrianja S. Nationalism, Ethnicity and Democracy in AfricaComaroff J. L., Comaroff J. Postcolonial Politics and Reflections on Democracy in South Africa Africa: An anthropological view of African political modernization Nwokedi E. The fragility of democracy in West and Central Africa Bratton M., Matthes R. The unexpected universalism of Africans Erdmann G. Parties in Africa

Africa in the 21st century: African RenaissanceAfrican Renaissance: DiscussionMoyo J .N. Generational change in African politics: Prospects for a new Africa