Author Description

Key Determinants of National Development addresses a suite of critical themes regarded by development experts to be germane in considering the pertinence of policies and their effective execution. These seven general thematic areas are explored: • Leadership, governance, policy and strategy • Public sector and public financial management • Culture, institutions and people • Natural resources • Science, technology and infrastructure • Private sector and financial markets • Marketing, branding and service delivery This thematic approach enables the contributors to explore the impact of the constituents of each subject area on national development, within the context of a developing economy. The significance of the findings for the relevant stakeholders is consequently reviewed. The combination of theory and practice makes the book and its contents unique.