J Af Eco 1999; 8:107-148
© 1999 Centre for the Study of African Economies
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Economic implications of civil wars in sub-Saharan Africa and the economic policies necessary for the successful transition to peace
Islamic Development Bank
Abstract
Civil wars in Africa continue to inflict enormous damage on African economies and habitats and to exert a huge negative impact on the development of the continent's human resources. To ensure a successful transition to peace in Africa a set of political and institutional reforms, economic policies and military strategies at national, regional and international levels are recommended in this paper.