JOURNAL ARTICLE

The State and the Legacies of British Colonial Development in Malawi: Confronting Poverty, 1939-1983.

  • Published In: International Journal of African Historical Studies, 2024, v. 57, n. 1. P. 110 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: BANDA, PAUL CHIUDZA 3 of 3

Abstract

"The State and the Legacies of British Colonial Development in Malawi: Confronting Poverty, 1939-1983" by Gift Wasambo Kayira examines Malawi's struggle to combat poverty during the late colonial and early postcolonial periods. The book analyzes interventions by the late colonial state, Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda's postcolonial government, and international organizations like the World Bank. Kayira argues that efforts to address poverty failed due to bureaucratic inefficiencies, conflicting advice from experts, and the agency of rural Malawians. The book sheds light on the complexities of poverty eradication in Malawi and its historical context, making it a valuable resource for scholars of British imperialism, development history, and postcolonial states. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:International Journal of African Historical Studies. 2024/01, Vol. 57, Issue 1, p110
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0361-7882
  • Accession Number:180354864
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