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Prime mover? Mario Draghi and the Italian presidency
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Commodity Dependency in Africa
This chapter examines the heavy reliance of sub-Saharan African economies on commodities, revealing the economic vulnerabilities and social challenges faced by laborers and their families. It discusses historical roots of this dependency, the risks involved, and ongoing efforts toward economic diversification in sectors beyond raw materials.
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