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Edited by David LukeLondon School of Economics and Political Science DOI: https://doi.org/10.31389/lsepress.hae ISBNs: 978-1-911712-34-3 (Print) 978-1-911712-35-0 (PDF) 978-1-911712-36-7 (epub) 978-1-911712-37-4 (Mobi) License: CC-BY-NC 4.0 |
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Why do images and reports of starving and malnourished Africans appear so often in the media? What are the actual dimensions of the problem? What has trade and climate got to do with it? In How Africa Eats: Trade, Food Security and Climate Risks, award-winning author David Luke and a team of researchers seek to answer these questions, to explain why Africa struggles with food security and what can be done about it. The intersection between trade, agriculture policies, and climate risks is fundamental to this enquiry.
Using a data-led approach, this book examines in detail what Africa eats and where and how it is produced. It investigates how finance, investment, foreign aid, institutions, actors and capacities interact with policies in holding Africa back from becoming an agricultural powerhouse despite having 60 per cent of the world’s arable land area.
The book evaluates how climate change exacerbates the continent’s challenges and scrutinises the sustainability of production systems in the face of environmental volatility. Experts in trade policy, international law and development unpack the barriers that currently limit the growth of intra-African food trade, including the role of the World Trade Organization (WTO), and model the expected impact of the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) on agricultural trade.
The extent of food deprivation in Africa is sobering. The United Nations estimates that a fifth of the African population is undernourished, and a quarter live with the day-to-day experience of severe food insecurity. How Africa Eats provides a vital, open access resource for academics, policymakers and trade experts seeking to address the continent’s food insecurity in the face of urgent threats from climate change, trade barriers and complex policy challenges.
David Luke is professor in practice and strategic director at the London School of Economics Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa where he oversees a programme on African trade policy. He is a former director of the African Trade Policy Centre at the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) where he led the technical work on the protocols that make up the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. His research interests include boosting intra-African trade; the AfCFTA initiative; Africa’s multilateral and bilateral trade relationships; and how trade policy intersects with industrialisation, structural transformation, inclusion, gender, public health, and climate change. He is a member of the Board of TradeMark Africa and of the Council of the Africa Trade Foundation.
Edited by Dorottya Sallai and Alexander PepperLondon School of Economics and Political Science DOI: https://doi.org/10.31389/lsepress.nbw ISBNs: 978-1-911712-38-1 (Print) 978-1-911712-39-8 (PDF) 978-1-911712-40-4 (epub) 978-1-911712-41-1 (Mobi) License: CC-BY-NC 4.0 |
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Case studies have long been an integral part of business and management education. As artificial intelligence transforms teaching and learning, they are assuming even greater importance. Cases provide the opportunity to learn from real-life scenarios, equipping students with the analytical skills required to critically examine data, apply theory, and interpret complex situations in what is an increasingly noisy and uncertain world.
Navigating the 21st Century Business World: Case Studies in Management is a fully open access collection of management cases, featuring examples from the health sector, media, oil and gas industries, fast fashion, financial services, and the public sector.
Written by LSE academics and tested in the classroom, the case studies in this book challenge students to evaluate classic issues of management, such as corporate governance and leadership, and to address contemporary dilemmas, from considering a company’s responsibilities in the face of man-made climate change to how to create inclusive workforces.
Each case details the core dilemmas raised and includes questions for students to consider when preparing the case. Academics and industry trainers can use the collection to make their lessons more hands-on and to enhance their curriculum. The case studies provide practical examples of management decision-making to spark thought-provoking discussions for university students, experienced executives looking to improve their leadership skills, and entrepreneurs seeking a competitive edge.
Dorottya Sallai is an Associate Professor of Management (Education) in the Department of Management at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where she has received consistent recognition for teaching excellence, including LSE’s Outstanding Teaching Award in 2023 and a high commendation in 2024. Her research has been published in leading peer-reviewed journals. Beyond her academic work, she serves as an expert consultant to the European Commission and provides strategic consultancy to public and private sector organisations
Alexander Pepper (better known as Sandy) is Emeritus Professor of Management Practice at LSE, where he taught and carried out research from 2008 to 2023. He was previously a partner at PwC, where he held various senior management roles, including as global leader of the human resources tax and legal services business from 2002 to 2006.
