21 years of African development, 1958-1979

Abstract

During the past twenty one years since its establishment, the Economic Commission for Africa has brought out numerous publications on all aspects of African social and economic development. Usually, these publications are addressed to the policymakers and the technocrats. It is, therefore, not surprising that the average African, who is layman in these matters, is not as well informed as he should be about the overall progress that has been achieved in the economic and social sectors in Africa since 1958 and the problems that confront the continent as whole. It is in order to bridge this gap that this booklet is published. It is intended to give the layman brief account of the major economic and social changes which have taken place in Africa during the twenty one years of the Commission's existence.