Second Year Hon. Mention: Angola's Challenges

SOSC 2800, International Development in Comparative and Historical Perspective. CD: Merouan Mekouar.

Abstract

Noorin Pattni provides an excellent example of bringing the academic literature in an area to bear on an important current issue. Pattni uses academic research to identify complex challenges hindering development in Angola and proposes policy changes to address these challenges. The author defends their policy recommendations by reviewing other similar countries for evidence of the success of the proposed policies. They also recognize and stress the importance of context (such as cultural differences among the countries) as an essential factor in assessing the viability of the policies for Angola. The paper is clear, concise, well structured, and well argued.