Logistics and Global Value Chains in Africa

Part I. Logistics and Supply Chain Strategy.- Chapter 1.&nbsp;Trade and Economic Development in Africa: The Interaction between Logistics and Global Value Chains; Adebisi Adewole and John J. Struthers.- Chapter 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;Logistics and Supply Chain Infrastructure Development in Africa; Adebisi Adewole.- Chapter 3.&nbsp;Supply Chain Network and Logistics Management;&nbsp;Benjamin S. Bvepfepfe.- Chapter 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;Freight Transport Technology: A Cost-effective/Time-efficient Solution to Sub-Saharan Africa’s Logistics Problems; David Burl.- Part II. Global Value Chain and Commodities Trade.- Chapter 5.&nbsp;Commodity Price Volatility: Causes, Policy Options, and Prospects for African Economies; John J. Struthers.- Chapter 6.&nbsp;Does Africa Have What it Takes to Upgrade in Global Value Chains?; Joseph K. Banini and Samuel K. Gayi.- Chapter 7. Logistics and Value Chain Development: Cost and Capability Considerations; Jodie Keane.- 8. The Importance of the Services Sector for Africa;Ottavia Pesce, Carolyne Tumuhimbise, William Davis and Lily Sommer.- Chapter 9.&nbsp;The Role of Market Institutions in Trade and Economic Development in Africa;&nbsp;Bla J.C. Eba, John J. Struthers.- Chapter 10. Can Trade Openness and Global Value Chains Improve Real GDP Growth & Human Development Index in Sub-Saharan African Countries?; Beatrice Isah Dara.<p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>