Afro-Regions: The dynamics of cross-border micro-regionalism in Africa
Abstract
BOOK REVIEW the Second World War, the authors offer the application of the Marshall Plan in Greece as a model to be mimicked for countries in Africa today. Like many African countries, Greece was torn by civil war, it faced a signiï¬cant burden posed by refugee relief, and it was badly in need of major investments in infrastructure. Additionally, there would be a number of Africa-speciï¬c issues the ECA (not to be confused with the Economic Commission for Africa) would need to address. Hubbard and Duggan argue that goods, services, and jobs would deliver the most beneï¬t if they were focused on those making less than $2 a day. Second, it must avoid crowding out entrepreneurs and businesses in the local sector. Many of the ECA funds must be dedicated to raising awareness of business education and supporting the development of business schools in poor countries. Hubbard and Dugan recognize that signiï¬cant obstacles will confront developed countries if they attempt to adopt, let alone implement, a new Marshall Plan. First, there is the notion of the âcharity trapâ, which results from the humanityâs proclivity to giving. Second, the aid system will endure in part due to its own