African Development Report 1998: Africa in the World Economy, Human Capital Development in Africa, Economic and Social Statistics on Africa

The African Development Report 1998 provides a comprehensive and concise analysis of economic and social progress in Africa and examines development policy issues affecting economic prospects in the continent. The central theme of this year's Report - Human Capital Development - reflects the importance accorded to the role of human capital formation in accelerating economic growth and in reducing poverty. The Report provides a wealth of economic and social statistics on Africa, making it an invaluable source of information for economists and policy-makers interested in the Continent.