TY - BOOK AU - Medhora,Rohinton AU - Samy,Yiagadeesen TI - Canada-Africa relations: looking back, looking ahead T2 - Canada among nations, SN - 9781928096559 AV - F1029 .C363 2016 PY - 2013/// CY - Waterloo [Ontario] PB - Published by the Centre for International Governance Innovation in partnership with the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University KW - Electronic Books N1 - Issued as part of the desLibris books collection; 2; Diplomacy and foreign policy --; Security and conflict management --; Trade,investment and governance --; Development and health --; Research capacity; 2; b N2 - A wave of optimism has swept the African continent in the past decade. The pace and extent of social change in recent years, when measured in life expectancy, child and infant mortality rates, literacy, numeracy and the completion of higher education, is quite remarkable. The urban middle class is emerging and expanding in many African countries, while political democracy is developing and strengthening. These positive changes are generating economic growth and attracting foreign investment across the continent, especially in the resource sector. But Africa is still viewed by many as the "dark continent" dealing with serious problems -- UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1409644&site=eds-live&custid=s3260518 ER -