The Self-Deception Trap: Exploring the Economic Dimensions of Charity Dependency within Africa-Europe Relations

This book examines the economic relationship between Africa and Europe. It highlights the stigmatized narratives about Africa and analyses how they influence a range of key actors and processes. This is illustrated by the actions of European actors who reinforce negative narratives through replacing real economic transformation and development with charity, while African leaders compete to maximize aid donations and help further these narratives.

This book acknowledges the complex history o...