Africonomics

"Africonomics" offers a thought-provoking exploration of Western economic interventions in Africa, revealing how well-meaning efforts often go awry due to misguided assumptions that African economies should mirror Western models. Historian Bronwen Everill critically examines the history of these interventions, highlighting the importance of African economic traditions and knowledge. This compelling account challenges prevailing narratives and emphasizes the need to understand Africa’s economic landscape on its own terms.