Over the past thirty years, in common with a number of other Sub-Saharan African countries, Tanzania has experienced a period of painful adjustment followed by relatively rapid and stable economic growth. However the extent of progress on poverty reduction and the sustainability of the development process are both open to question. In this book, prominent international observers provide a range of different perspectives on the process of development over time and the issues facing a rapidl...

Democracy, prosperity and self-rule, this was the vision of African independence. Across the continent, however, the 'optimism' that characterized the immediate post-independence period has largely faded. Meanwhile, ordinary Africans lurch between undemocratic, unaccountable and unresponsive governments and a decaying traditional African past.How did things go so wrong? Why has the continent lagged behind others in economic development despite its potential natural resources? Why a...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to battle deadly demons? To cast magical spells, or escape from a deranged lunatic bent on ruling the world?Welcome to the world of creative story writing. In this collection of prose written entirely by Year 6s and 7s, you will meet a dog who is really a spy, a boy called Mentos, a crystal of unimaginable darkness, and many more weird and wonderful characters.