Money and Banking in Africa

• Main Authors: Abor, Joshua Yindenaba (Author, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Gyeke-Dako, Agyapomaa (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Fiador, Vera Ogeh (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Agbloyor, Elikplimi Komla (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Amidu, Mohammed (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Mensah, Lord (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2019.
• Series: Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development,
• Subjects: Africa-Economic conditions.; Economic development projects-Finance.; Development economics.; Banks and banking.; Macroeconomics.; Finance, Public-Islamic countries.; African Economics.; Development Finance.; Development Economics.; Banking.; Macroeconomics/Monetary Economics//Financial Economics.; Islamic Finance.
• Physical Description: XXI, 393 p. 14 illus., 10 illus. in color. online resource.
• ISBN: 9783319774589
• ISSN: 2198-7262
• DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-77458-9

This book presents a holistic exploration of the banking systems in Africa. Considering the central role that banks play in most developing countries and the vastly different trends and challenges they face, the book provides a crucial understanding of the specific environments in which banks operate. It addresses specific banking issues relevant to developing countries in general and Africa in particular, and explores the various dynamics of money and banking that separate Africa from the rest of the world. The authors build upon extensive Africa-based research and university teaching, and illustrate each topic with examples and cases from the continent. Written in an accessible style while retaining its practicality and relevance, it is an essential read for professionals, students, and other readers interested in policies affecting the banking sector's development in Africa.