Contemporary Issues in Development Finance Joshua Yindenaba Abor, Charles Komla Delali Adjasi, and Robert Lensink is an English-language study book focused on current themes in development and financing. This reference work is suitable for students in higher education and professionals who are engaged in financial development and policy.
The book addresses contemporary and relevant development finance issues from domestic and external financing perspectives. Special attention is given to policy questions and to filling gaps in financial markets. Topics such as microfinance, private-sector financing, development aid, foreign direct investment, remittances, sovereign wealth funds, trade finance, and sectoral financing of agricultural and infrastructure projects are discussed in detail.
The text combines theoretical insights with empirical data and practical policy analysis, which keeps it accessible for readers with limited economic background knowledge. Each chapter is supported by review questions, cases, and examples from developing countries, with an emphasis on Africa. In this way, the book makes a valuable contribution to academic research and practical applications in development finance.
This study book aligns with fields such as development economics, emerging economies, and economic development policy, thereby offering in-depth insight into contemporary issues and policy issues within development finance.