Africa Review

This reference covers the whole continent of Africa, providing both an analytical overview of the region and specific data for each of the 55 countries which it comprises. Issues include the year's trends, the water crisis, the effects of Western trade barriers and subsidies on agriculture, future opportunities for African oil-producing nations and the economic and social devastation of AIDs. Comprehensive economic and business reports for each country include: political and economic surveys identifying the trends, developments, problems and solutions; country profiles, with information on economic sectors, political parties and systems, demographics and languages; key facts and analysis of vital statistics; business guide offering practical information for visitors to the country, including local contact addresses; and key indicators setting out the country's key economic indicators between 1998 and 2003. 'World of Information's Africa Review provides as up to date a picture as possible. It assembles contributions from among Europe's best known Africanists. The country sections are comprehensive.' Africa Review