The new Partnership for Africa's Development. Challenges and Prospects

Table of Contents

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION AND ORIENTATION

1.1. Background

1.2. Rationale of the Study

1.3. Statement of the Problem

1.4. Aim of the Study

1.5. Objectives of the Study

1.6. Literature Review

1.7. Conceptual and Theoretical Framework

1.8. Hypothesis

1.9. Significance of the Study

1.10. Methodology

1.11 Organisation of the Final Report

CHAPTER TWO

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF DEVELOPMENTAL INITIATIVES IN AFRICA

2.1. Earlier Initiatives

2.2. Lagos Plan of Action

2.3. Africa’s Priority Programme for Economic Recovery

2.4. United Nations Programme of Action for Africa’s Economic Recovery

2.5. Africa’s Alternative Programme to Structural Adjustment Programme

2.6. African Charter for Participation in Development and Transformation

CHAPTER THREE

CHALLENGES FACING AFRICA IN IMPLEMENTING NEPAD

3.1. New Partnership for Africa’ Programme (NEPAD)

3.2. Goals for NEPAD

3.3. Challenges facing Africa in Searching for Sustainable Development

Development Initiative of NEPAD

3.3.1. Challenges facing Africa in Implementing Peace and Security Initiative

Of NEPAD

3.3.1.1. Role Played by People in Power to Exacerbate Conflict

3.3.1.2. Rejection of the Outcomes of a Negotiated Settlement

3.3.1.3. Lack of Capacity in African Union’s Peacekeeping

3.3.2. Challenges facing Africa in Implementing Democracy and Political

Initiative of NEPAD

3.3.3. Challenges facing Africa in Implementing Economic and Corporate

Governance Initiative of NEPAD

3.3.4. Challenges facing Africa in Adhering to Good and Corporate

Governance Initiative of NEPAD

3.3.5. Challenges facing Africa’s Approach to sub – Regional and Regional

Development of NEPAD

3.3.6. Challenges facing Africa to Implement Human Development Initiative

Of NEPAD

3.3.6.1. Poverty Reduction

3.3.6.2. Bridging Education Gap and Reversing Brain Drain

3.3.6.3. Health

3.3.6.4 HIV/AIDS

3.3.7. Challenges facing Africa in Implementing the Environmental Initiative of

NEPAD

3.3.8. Challenges facing NEPAD in Implementing Resource Mobilisation Initiative

Of NEPAD

3.3.9. Challenges facing NEPAD in Implementing Market Access Initiative of

NEPAD

3.3.9.1. Agriculture

3.3.9.2. Mining

3.3.9.3. Manufacturing

3.4. Challenges Presented by the Incorporation of NEPAD into AU Structures

3.5. NEPAD and its Critiques

CHAPTER FOUR

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NEPAD AND SOUTH AFRICAN

FOREIGN POLICY

4.1. South African Foreign Policy: Apartheid Era

4.2. South Africa’s Democratic Foreign Policy

4.2.1. Promotion of Democracy and Human Rights: Mandela Regime

4.2.2. Promotion of an African Agenda: Mbeki Regime

4.2.2.1. African Renaissance

4.2.2.2. Millennium Partnership for African Recovery

4.3. South Africa’s Foreign Policy Objective of Resolving African Conflicts

4.3.1. South Africa’s Involvement in Conflict in the Democratic Republic of

Congo

4.3.2. South Africa’s Involvement in Conflict in Burundi

4.4. Perspectives about South Africa’s Foreign Policy

CHAPTER FIVE

FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1. Findings

5.2. Conclusion

5.3. Recommendations

Objectives and Research Themes

The primary objective of this thesis is to investigate and critically analyze the challenges faced by Africa in the implementation of the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD). The research explores the complex relationship between African developmental initiatives, the influence of the Global North, and the specific role of South African foreign policy in driving or constraining these continental goals.

• The evaluation of NEPAD as a strategic framework for Africa's socio-economic development.
• The analysis of historical developmental initiatives and their failure to achieve sustainable growth.
• An examination of dependency theory and its application to the asymmetric relations between Africa and the Global North/G-8.
• The identification of internal and external obstacles, including poor governance, conflict, and lack of institutional capacity.
• The assessment of South Africa's role in promoting the "African Agenda" and the complexities of its position as a regional power.

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Summary of Chapters

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION AND ORIENTATION: This chapter establishes the scope of the study by examining the background of Africa's developmental malaise and the subsequent imposition of reform policies by International Financial Institutions.

CHAPTER TWO HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF DEVELOPMENTAL INITIATIVES IN AFRICA: This section reviews previous developmental attempts, such as the Lagos Plan of Action and APPER, highlighting their failures and the transition toward the contemporary NEPAD framework.

CHAPTER THREE CHALLENGES FACING AFRICA IN IMPLEMENTING NEPAD: This chapter analyzes the primary obstacles to NEPAD's implementation, including issues of peace, security, democracy, corporate governance, and the complexities of regional integration.

CHAPTER FOUR RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NEPAD AND SOUTH AFRICAN FOREIGN POLICY: This chapter explores how South Africa’s foreign policy, particularly under Mbeki's "African Agenda," is intrinsically linked to the promotion and implementation of NEPAD across the continent.

CHAPTER FIVE FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The final chapter summarizes the research findings, offers conclusions on the dependency-driven nature of NEPAD, and provides policy recommendations for future development strategies.

Keywords

NEPAD, Africa, Development, South Africa, Dependency Theory, Good Governance, African Renaissance, Foreign Policy, Regional Integration, Poverty Reduction, Global North, G-8, Structural Adjustment Programmes, Peace and Security, Political Economy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fundamental focus of this research?

This work examines the challenges Africa faces in implementing the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) and explores why such developmental plans have struggled to yield the intended socio-economic results for the continent.

What are the primary themes discussed in the study?

The core themes include the impact of dependency on external aid, the role of governance and democracy in sustainable development, the influence of the G-8 and global financial institutions, and the role of South African foreign policy in continental initiatives.

What is the central research question?

The study seeks to understand the challenges of implementing NEPAD, specifically investigating the role of African leadership, the influence of external power dynamics, and the correlation between domestic policy and continental development goals.

Which methodology is employed in this thesis?

The research uses a qualitative, analytical, and theory-testing approach, primarily utilizing dependency theory as a framework to analyze primary data from interviews and secondary data from official documents and academic literature.

What does the main body of the work cover?

The main body investigates historical context, specific challenges to NEPAD’s initiatives (such as peace and security, economic governance, and agriculture), and the relationship between NEPAD and South African foreign policy objectives.

How would you characterize the keywords of this work?

The study is characterized by keywords relating to development economics, international relations in Africa, political governance, and the strategic partnerships between African states and global powers.

How does the work view the role of South Africa in NEPAD?

The work positions South Africa as a key architect and proponent of NEPAD, utilizing its foreign policy framework—such as the African Renaissance—to promote NEPAD as a vehicle for democracy and human rights, while acknowledging the criticism this role has faced.

What is the significance of the "African Renaissance" in this study?

The African Renaissance is portrayed as a conceptual framework introduced by the Mbeki administration to regenerate the continent, emphasizing political renewal, cultural identity, and economic development as essential components of Africa's transition.

What is the author's stance on the "partnership" between Africa and the Global North?

The author views this partnership as inherently asymmetrical, arguing that it is often based on conditions imposed by the Global North, which do not sufficiently prioritize African-led development or address the underlying power imbalances.