Conflict and Poverty in Africa: A Research Companion

The contributors to this book examine the conceptual issues relating to the link between conflict and poverty as well as presenting case studies of countries often regarded as ‘hot spots’ for conflict in Africa. They also explore the roles of regional and sub-regional bodies and institutions in addressing the causes of poverty and mitigating the impacts of conflict on vulnerable and marginalized groups.

Africa is often regarded as the epicentre of conflicts worldwide. Virtually every part of...