The rise of Africa's middle class Myths, realities and critical engagements

• Other Authors: Melber, Henning (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Uppsala; London The Nordic Africa Institute and Zed Books (Bloomsbury) 2016
• Series: Africa Now
• Subjects: Politics & government; Development economics & emerging economies; Africa; Middle class; Social classes; Social change; Economic development; Human development; Case studies; Kenya; Nigeria; Angola; Mozambique; Tanzania
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Across Africa, a burgeoning middle class has become the poster child for the 'Africa rising' narrative. Ambitious, aspirational and increasingly affluent, this group is said to embody the values and hopes of the new Africa, with international bodies ranging from the United Nations Developm...