Historical Dictionary of International Organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa

Historical Dictionary of International Organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa
ISBN-10
1461706696
ISBN-13
9781461706694
Category
History
Pages
408
Language
English
Published
2002-05-07
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Authors
Mark W. Delancey, Terry M. Mays

Description

The aim of this book is to provide readers with a tool to trace the changes in the development and progression of African international organizations. This volume applies a dictionary format and reviews African international organizations as well as selected global and regional bodies with extensive African membership. Entries on prominent Africans who have served with sub-regional, continental and global international organizations as well as including reviews of events and terminology associated with the topic are highlighted. The authors provide an insightful introduction to the subject, an up-to-date chronology, a comprehensive acronym list that includes English and French names for the organizations with Anglophone and Francophone members, and an extensive bibliography. This volume serves the needs of students, scholars, business persons, diplomats, and others with an interest in African international organizations.

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