Franklin Obeng-Odoom Libri

A substantial and much-needed contribution to urban economics, providing both a critique of the mainstream and a compass for alternatives.

Focusing on urban governance, this book offers a thorough analysis of its meaning and impact, particularly in developing countries. It introduces a unique taxonomy of urban governance, applying it to the complex realities of urban systems in African cities. By examining both theoretical frameworks and practical implications, it sheds light on how governance shapes the experiences of urban populations in these regions.

Inequality and poverty in Africa is typically explained as a function of the lack of human capital, the lack of physical capital, and natural capital problems. The book explores and challenges this convention while offering alternative frames to explain persistent poverty across the continent.