The Cultural Foundations of Economic Development: Urban Female Entrepreneurship in Ghana (Routledge Foundations of the Market Economy)

Book Details:

• Author: Emily Chamlee-Wright

• Brand: Routledge

• Edition: 1

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 224

• Release Date: 02-12-2014

• ISBN: 9781138880955

• Languages: English

About The Book:

This insightful book challenges the effectiveness of international aid programmes aimed at supporting indigenous African institutions. It argues that these programmes often fail due to their reliance on mainstream economic theory, which is acultural and fails to account for the unique cultural contexts of African societies. By highlighting the disconnect between economic models and local cultural realities, the author emphasizes the need for a more contextually relevant approach to aid, one that respects and integrates the cultural values and practices of the communities it aims to support.

Chamlee-Wright's work offers a critical examination of international aid and its limitations, urging for a shift in the way aid is conceptualized and implemented. It calls for a reevaluation of economic assumptions, advocating for strategies that are culturally informed and more likely to resonate with the intended beneficiaries. This book is a must-read for those interested in development economics, international relations, and the role of culture in economic and institutional development.