Central Bank of Nigeria Library

The African-Asian divide :

Vandenberg, Paul.

The African-Asian divide : analyzing institutions and accumulation in Kenya / Paul Vandenberg. - New York : Routledge, c2006. - xiii, 253 p. : maps ; 24 cm. - New political economy (New York, N.Y.) .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-243) and index.

Institutional theory, Africa and ethnic business communities -- Institutional diversity prior to 1900 -- Discrete and evolutionary change during colonialism -- Land, agriculture and urban business following independence -- Metal manufacturing: location and technology -- Legal and financial institutions for enterprises -- Inter-firm, inter-mediated and informal credit.

This book shows the participations of Asians in Kenya's formal sector especially manufacturing industries, while nearly all informal businesses are run by Africans.

0415979838

2006010229


Industries--Kenya.
Corporations, Asian--Kenya.
Investments, Asian--Kenya.

HC865 / .V36 2006

338.096762