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In most post-colonial regimes in sub-Saharan Africa, state power has been used to structure economic production in ways that have tended to produce economic stagnation rather than growth. In this book, Catherine Boone examines the ways in which the exercise of state power has inhibited economic growth, focusing on the case of Senegal. She traces changes in the political economy of Senegal from the heyday of colonial merchant capital in the 1930s to the decay of the neo-colonial merchant capital in the 1980s and reveals that old trading monopolies, commercial hierarchies and patterns of wealth accumulation were preserved at the cost of reforms that would have stimulated economic growth. Boone uses this case to develop an argument against analyses of political-economic development that identify state institutions and ideologies as independent forces driving the process of economic transformation. State power, she argues, is rooted in the material and social bases of ruling alliances. ... Read more

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Basic information on foreign and domestic policy, national security, political system, parties and elections, government and administrative structure. Participation in international organizations, treaties and regional unions.International and foreign policy and more. ... Read more

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Foreign policy, domestic policy, political system and parties, government and administrative structure, international activity and more. Updated annually ... Read more

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Chapters: Air Sénégal International, Agetip, Prime Minister of Senegal, Foreign Minister of Senegal, List of Presidents of Senegal, National Archives of Senegal, Parliament of Senegal. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 26. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Air Sénégal International was an airline with its head office in Dakar, Senegal. It was a regional carrier operating a scheduled domestic network and regional flights to neighbouring countries. It also operated charter and air taxi flights. Its main base was Dakar-Yoff-Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport. As of 24 April 2009, the airline has decided to suspend all its operations. The airline was established on 1 February 1971 as Air Sénégal and started operations on 23 February 2001. It was restructured as an international carrier following the acquisition of a majority stake by Royal Air Maroc in 2001. It is part of Groupe Royal Air Maroc, who own 51% of the company shares, with 49% being held by the Senegalese government. At one time the airline had its head office on the grounds of Dakar-Yoff-Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport in Yoff, Senegal. In 2006 the airline disclosed losses of $16 Million. In 2007, the Senegalese government stated that effective 5 November, it would purchase a further 26% of the airline, raising its stake to 75%. The Senegalese government stated that support from Royal Air Maroc had "shown its limitations", and that the airline needed to be recapitalised. In late 2009, a new airline was announced to replace Air Sénégal International. The new airline will be called Senegal Airlines with a fleet of 4 Airbus A320 aircraft and 2 Airbus A330 aircraft. Operations are due to start in early 2010. At 2007, Air Sénégal International operated scheduled passenger flights to the following destination...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=1547453 ... Read more

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Senegal Foreign Policy and Government Guide ... Read more

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Thirteen chapters present the debate among Sengalese academics undertaking a multi-facetted analysis of the social, political and economic development of their country, with the aim of finding innovative answers Senegal's current predicament. The major trends from 1960-1990 are identified, and factors contributing to the shift from a state intervention system to a "liberalism" which deconstructs some of the achievements of the immediate post independence period. The different discourses of politicians and the various stakes underlying these are revealed here plainly. The book also displays the complex relations between the political, economic and social areas, the conflicts/alliances between various legitimate bodies. Within this context, a reconstruction of the self-delusions on which some groups fed and still feed, is made. With this novel light shed on the specificities of the Senegalese crisis,the ways and means whereby the ruling class faces this situation can be identified, although its manouvering margin has severely shrunk. ... Read more

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From Frontier to Backwater follows the interaction of politics, economy, society, and ecology in the upper Senegal valley from the middle of the nineteenth century through the end of World War I. During this turbulent period, the region was transformed from an export-producing area on the frontier of European expansion into a marginal labor reserve. The valley included the sparsely populated regions of Bundu, Khasso, and Gajaaga, along with the societies of Bambuk and Gidimaka in the transitional zone between the Sahara Desert and the Guinea rain forest. Over time, changing French interests constantly shifted the areas of importance, yet settlements along the water routes were generally larger, more economically diverse, and more commercialized. At the middle of the nineteenth century, the diversity and vitality of the economy, along with the growing colonial presence in the heartland, led to the recovery of the upper Senegal Valley after several ecological and war-induced crises. However, the entire region was gradually marginalized. A fall in gum prices, the severe famine of 1913-1914, intensive war recruitment and mobilization efforts, combined with increased permanent migration, sealed the fate of this valley on the periphery of the French colonial empire. ... Read more

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Standing at the cross-roads of African, Islamic, and European cultures, Senegal is a country of extraordinary complexity, and this is proving to be a time of radical change. This profile offers a clear and authoritative account of this fascinating country. ... Read more

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Senegal Diplomatic Handbook ... Read more

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The Sufi Muslim orders are the most significant institutions in Senegalese society. While Islamic political groups are often accused of destabilizing African states, Leonardo Villalón argues that these brotherhoods have played a crucial part in making Senegal one of the most stable and democratic of African countries. Focusing on a regional administrative center, he combines a detailed account of grassroots politics with an analysis of national and international political forces. This is a major study that should be read by every student of Islam and African politics. ... Read more

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Senegal's Elements For Stable State Government:Islam and Sufism
The West African nation of Senegal has a state government that is perhaps the most stable in Africa.The mystery of this phenomenon is expertly unravelled by Mr. Leonardo A. Villalon who has lived in Senegal.His book "Islamic Society And State Power In Senegal" is a breakdown of a prescription that works beautifully in that West African nation.The communal structure and leadership strata of the mystical side of Islam called Sufism is revealed with balance, and transparent relevance as to the reasons within an African context that it has provided a massive influence on state government and peace throughout most of Senegal.From a mystical stand point and within an Islamic context, Senegal's ambiance is comparable to Tibet prior to the Chinese invasion,for Senegal is a veritable oasis of spiritual prosperity.The power of prayer and allegiance to ALLAH, Prophet Muhammad and The Grand Marabouts (who are the leaders of Sufism in Senegal) has convinced the majority of the populace (which is well over ninety percent Muslim) that earthly and heavenly rewards are the result of their piety.The current President of Senegal, Abdoulaye Wade, as well as other of the nation's politicians are practitioners of Sufism.Africa's past colonizers (particularly France)to this day scorn the power of Sufism and the marabouts to nullify their ambitions for Senegal.Mr. Villalon brings a contradictory picture of African government that is often portrayed as being so bad off across the continent that it is in a condition worse than chaos. "Islamic Society And State Power In Senegal" is a powerful rendering of the harmony and stability that exists on the continent of Africa via the practice of tolerance amongst state government and religion.Mr. Leonardo A. Villalon in his eloquence and direct experience has catapulted a secret about a portion of Africa into the light of global examination and hope for human progress.Mr. Villalon deserves to be jubilantly commended for elevating above the ignorance of many about the allegedly "dark continent," and thus revealing some of the abundant light in Africa.Sincerely, Shadeed R. Ahmad (3-28-10) ... Read more

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The Political Economy of Underdevelopment considers the aspects of the world economic system which limit the possibility for autonomous development by a country such as Senegal. Its relationship with France and the rest of the world, and the relationships of classes within the country are considered in the light of recent developments and history. A bibliography of key texts is also provided.

'...this book will stand as a seminal work in the study of the political economy of underdevelopment in Africa.' -- Journal of Contemporary African Studies, Vol 2 No 1, 1982 ... Read more

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The Jola (Diola) are intensive wet-rice cultivators in the Lower Casamance region of Senegal. In this study, the author examines the reasons behind startling contrasts in the organization of agricultural tasks among three Jola communities located within a 45-kilometre radius from Ziguinchor. In Sambujat, situated in the non-Islamisized region south of the river, wet rice is a monocrop cultivated by both men and women. In Jipalom, in the Kajamutay region north of the river, Islam and cash cropping have been adopted; and in Fatiya, in the so-called 'Mandingized' region of the Kalunay, social relations have become hierarchical and this has had profound effects on the cropping system and on the division of labour. The author examines the shift of power relations over time, and their effects on the way in which production has been organized by age and gender, kin and class. Larger issues dealt with are Islamization, women's labour and the introduction of cash cropping. A concluding section places the history of Jola labour relations within the context of the political economy of Senegal. ... Read more