Abstract

Five elements inhibiting development in weak African states are singled out: patron-client networks; geographical conditions; infrastructural circumstances; ineffective institutions; and cultural characteristics. It is pointed out that the belief in the possibility of development everywhere is a piece of ideology, not a fact. Furthermore, there are serious limitations as to what outsiders can do. The emergence of state failure has further diminished prospects for development. Even if there are also positive elements in some places the prospect of development for all is not bright.

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