This volume investigates the structural and policy-driven challenges of industrial adjustment within the diverse economic landscapes of sub-Saharan Africa. Edited by Gerald M. Meier of Stanford University and William F. Steel of the World Bank, the text synthesizes research from various experts to evaluate how nations navigate industrial decline, financial constraints, and the necessity for market-oriented reforms. It provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the intersection of public sector management and private enterprise development in developing economies.

Experts recognize this collection as a foundational reference for understanding the economic climate of the region during the period of structural adjustment. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the utility of the included glossary and bibliography for further research.