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How did four small nations become global giants—and what can Africa learn from them?

In The Rise of the Asian Tigers: Lessons for Africa and the Global South, acclaimed policy thinker and development strategist Nwagboriewe Francis delivers a powerful and insightful examination of the economic miracles behind Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. This book offers a deeply researched yet accessible account of how these nations rose from poverty to prosperity—through bold leadership, strategic planning, innovation, and relentless human capital development.

With compelling case studies and sharp comparative analysis, this book goes beyond economic history. It presents a practical roadmap for African countries and other developing economies to transform their societies, industries, and institutions.

Who Should Read This Book?

• Leaders and decision-makers across Africa and the Global South
• Students and scholars of development studies, political economy, and public policy
• Civil society actors, international development agencies, and entrepreneurs
• Anyone interested in how nations succeed—and how others can follow