This volume provides an analysis of the political economy of Cabo Verde from its independence in 1975 to the present. The collection serves as both a primary source and sociopolitical study, featuring some of the most accomplished scholars and policy practitioners on the subject matter of the nation's political economy.

In Economic Growth and Democracy in Post-Colonial Africa: Cabo Verde, Small States, and the World Economy, edited by João Resende-Santos and Aminah Fernandes Pilgrim, the contributors provide a comprehensive academic analysis of the political economy of Cabo Verde (Cabo Verde) from its independence in 1975 to the present. Democracy and economic growth have been in short supply in post-colonial Africa. Yet the widespread misperception of this vast and diverse continent as experiencing only failure has overshadowed cases of good governance, human development, and social peace. This volume offers a comprehensive analytical narrative on how Cabo Verde (Cape Verde) forged a nation and navigated the world system since independence to achieve some progress. The volume critically examines its political and institutional evolution, foreign affairs, economy, and development policy. The chapters analyze the sources and nature of this relative success as well as underscore the many shortcomings and challenges ahead. As the first volume in English on Cabo Verde’s political economy, it serves as both a primary source and sociopolitical study, featuring some of the most accomplished scholars and policy practitioners. This collection aims to fill this gap in the literature and offers a new perspective on democracy and growth in post-colonial Africa.

Introduction

Joao Resende-Santos and Aminah Pilgrim

Chapter One: Revisiting State-Building and the Challenges of Democracy in Cape Verde

Crisanto Barros

Chapter Two: Cabo Verde in the World

Andre Corsino Tolentino

Chapter Three: Evolution and Macroeconomic Management of the Economy in Cabo Verde

Carlos Rocha

Chapter Four: The Political System, the Transition to Democracy, and the Challenges of Democratic Consolidation in Cabo Verde

Roselma Évora

Chapter Five: Tourism in Cape Verde: Evolution, Risks, and Challenges

Edgar Bernardo

Chapter Six: Cape Verde and the United Nations: Lessons from the Country’s 30-year LDC Experience

Djalita Fialho

Chapter Seven: Relations Between Cabo Verde and Europe

Victor Borges

Chapter Eight: Where Are the Women? The Cabo Verdean Diaspora in the Context of African Development

Terza Alice Silva Lima-Neves

Chapter Nine: The USA and Cabo Verde: From Humanitarian Assistance to Security Partnership

Abel Djassi Amado