Background
Iheduru, Obioma M. was born on August 27, 1950 in Mbeke, Imo, Nigeria. Son of Lawrence Udunenwu and Theresa Emegwaonwu Iheduru. came to the United States, 1988.
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Contending Issues in African Development: Advances, Challenges, and the Future (Contributions in Economics and Economic History)
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Taking a forward-looking approach, this book critically examines the issues and dynamics central to Africa's problematic development and situates these issues within the contents unique cultural, political, economic, and social milieu. Moving away from a simple litany of problems bedeviling Africa's economy, the book is the culmination of several scholars' efforts to identify specific causative factors. Each chapter delineates a specific issue, demonstrates the role it plays in overall development, and speculates on probable ways to meet the challenges it poses. The major conceptual and epistemological constructs considered include the tamed African State, social capacity, management of change, reconceptualized gender roles, and economic integration. Although the contributors' various approaches diverge and disagree, the epistemological variations contribute cumulatively to an understanding of the issues at the root of Africa's slow pace of development. While traversing the spectrum of issues that affect development, the book uniquely points out that the management of change is pivotal to fostering development. The authors' efforts provide a useful base for future research and help to chart a course of action leading to success in the 21st century.
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The Politics of Economic Restructuring and Democracy in Africa (Politics of Economic Restructuring & Democracy in Africa)
( In a bold attempt to develop an innovative theory of po...)
In a bold attempt to develop an innovative theory of political change arising from dual economic and political transformations, Iheduru maintains that economic structural adjustment policies have unintended political consequences, leading to democratic liberalization in post-colonial African states. Using classical, dependency, and neoliberal approaches as a backdrop, he demonstrates that structural adjustment policies shaped by conditionality measures foster the operation of free-enterprise market forces. As a social consequence of the reform effort, winners and losers organize to protect their interests, first in the economy and later in the political arena. Thus the structural reorientation of African economies leads not only to the ascendancy of the market and economic growth but also to the political opening of the African state, thereby facilitating the participation of excluded groups. In conclusion, Iheduru predicts that structural adjustment is the best policy alternative for initiating and sustaining meaningful economic changes in Africa. Moreover, he claims, it may be a deciding factor in the possible democratizing of the African continent, which would provide an auspicious atmosphere for a properly functioning market economy.
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{ THE POLITICS OF ECONOMIC RESTRUCTURING AND DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA (POLITICS OF ECONOMIC RESTRUCTURING & DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA #207) } by Iheduru, Obioma M (AUTHOR) Jun-30-1999 Hardcover
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Obioma M. Iheduru
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Obioma M. Iheduru, Nigerian Social sciences educator. Grantee Texas Public Education, 1992-1995; scholar Imo State Government, 1977-1979, U.Akron, 1988-1990, U. North Texas, 1990-1992. Member Nigerian Organisation Middle Georgia, American Political Science Association, African Studies Association, Georgia Political Science Association, Nigerian Political Science Association.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Political Science, U. Ife, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, 1979; Master of Arts in Political Science, U. Akron, 1990; Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science, U. North Texas, 1995.
Career
Assistant lecturer, Gongola College, Jalingo, Nigeria, 1979-1980; teacher, Umuezegwu Secondary School, Etiti, Nigeria, 1980; senior assistant registrar, Imo State University, Okigwe, Nigeria, 1981-1988; Adjunct Professor, Brookhaven College, Farmers Branch, Texas, 1995-1996; associate professor, Fort Valley (Georgia) State University, since 1996. Research affiliate U. Florida, Gainesville, 1997.
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The Politics of Economic Restructuring and Democracy in Africa (Politics of Economic Restructuring & Democracy in Africa)
( In a bold attempt to develop an innovative theory of po...)
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Contending Issues in African Development: Advances, Challenges, and the Future (Contributions in Economics and Economic History)
( Taking a forward-looking approach, this book critically...)
- The politics of economic restructuring and democracy in Africa. (Contributions i
- { THE POLITICS OF ECONOMIC RESTRUCTURING AND DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA (POLITICS OF ECONOMIC RESTRUCTURING & DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA #207) } by Iheduru, Obioma M (AUTHOR) Jun-30-1999 Hardcover
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The Politics of Economic Restructuring and Democracy in Africa (Politics of Economic Restructuring & Democracy in Africa)
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Member Nigerian Organisation Middle Georgia, American Political Science Association, African Studies Association, Georgia Political Science Association, Nigerian Political Science Association.
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Married Ngozi G.Iheduru (Ezeh), October 30, 1983. Children: Ozioma, Adaobi.
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Roman Catholic