The book analyses in width and depth the evolution and growth of the economies and the economic institutions of the eighteen states of Francophone Africa since the beginning of the twentieth century. It identifies the main milestones in the development of the vital sectors of agriculture, industry and foreign trade. A few chapters carry a special section on the individual country studies to focus attention on the pressing problems facing the country concerned.

A one-volume library of essential and comprehensive data on all the countries of sub-Saharan Africa, including essays on regional issues, statistical surveys and directories of invaluable contact names and addresses