Will Africapitalism work?

Date

2020

Advisors

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

ISSN

2332-2373

DOI

Volume Title

Publisher

Taylor and Francis

Type

Article

Peer reviewed

Yes

Abstract

Africapitalism suggests a refined capitalist system aimed at achieving collective good unlike the shareholder value maximisation model of Anglo-American capitalism. It emphasises the obligations of the private sector in Africa to pursue socio-economic development. Despite these proposed benefits, this paper queries the functionality of such capitalism. It presents six major criticisms of Africapitalism and argues for a more realistic approach to African development.

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Keywords

Corporate governance, Accountability, Africapitalism, Africa, Capitalism, Anglo-American model, Business ethical framework, Ubuntu, Shared value

Citation

Adegbite, E., Daodu, O. and Wood, J. (2020) Will Africapitalism work? Africa Journal of Management, (forthcoming).

Rights

Research Institute