South-South Co-operation: A Case Study of Indo-Nigerian Economic Relations work, presents the trends and pattern of Indo-Nigerian economic relations during the period 1960 to 1995, in the context of South-South Co-operation. While examining the gamut of the economic relationship between the two countries during the aforementioned period, theoretical analyses, as well as quantitative aspects of the subject were attempted. The exercise revealed the changing pattern and composition of Indo-Nigerian trade, and the growth trends in South-South economic and trade relations. Given the dearth of well researched information on the nature and trends of Inso-Nigerian economic relations, this contribution will be a valuable addition to the arsenal of those interested in Indo-Nigerian economic diplomacy; scholars as well as those who are interested in Indo-Nigerian economic diplomacy; scholars, as well as those who are interested in economic co-operation among developing countries. The value of the suggestions made in this book is not limited to Nigeria, bit extends to all the developing countries whose economies are similarly skewed.

This book critically analyses the ways in which Africa has shifted from the periphery of global trade, international relations and politics to the centre of the world stage because of its existing and potential economic prowess and purchasing power that the continent has to offer.

Designed to strengthen and deepen implementation of the Paris Declaration, the Accra Agenda for Action (AAA) takes stock of progress and sets the agenda for accelerated advancement towards improving the quality and impact of aid.

Nigeria-India Relations in a Changing World covers critical issues in the relations between these two countries in a single volume. Even though the relationship between Nigeria and India is characterized by a sense of continuity, changes in the world since the end of the Cold War have necessitated that the two countries recalibrate their foreign policies and adjust their domestic economies along with their approaches to governance. Sharkdam Wapmuk provides an in-depth examination of the contextual, theoretical, and historical foundations of Nigeria-India relations. He analyzes Nigerian and Indian economic relations and contemporary dynamics in strategic engagement between the two countries.The book concludes with an exploration of the new normal for Nigeria-India relations in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

In recent years, China and India have become the most important economic partners of Africa and their footprints are growing by leaps and bounds, transforming Africa's international relations in a dramatic way. Although the overall impact of China and India's engagement in Africa has been positive in the short-term, partly as a result of higher returns from commodity exports fuelled by excessive demands from both countries, little research exists on the actual impact of China and India's growing involvement on Africa's economic transformation. This book examines in detail the opportunities and challenges posed by the increasing presence of China and India in Africa, and proposes critical interventions that African governments must undertake in order to negotiate with China and India from a stronger and more informed platform.

This book provides a broad and in-depth introduction to the geopolitical, economic and trade changes wrought with the increasing influence of the countries of the Global South in international affairs. Since the introduction of the United Nations General Assembly's New International Economic Order, the countries of the Global South, particularly China, India, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Qatar, made an indelible impact upon the world's economic architecture.

The political economy problems of Nigeria, the root cause for ethnic, religious, political and economic strife, can be in part addressed indirectly through focused contributions by the U.S. military, especially if regionally aligned units are more thoroughly employed.