Trade for Development Towards a Research, Evidence and Innovation Agenda, with Implications for Canada

Yiagadeesen Samy is Professor of International Affairs and Director of the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA) at Carleton University. He serves as an Expert for the African Knowledge Network, Office of the Special Advisor on Africa, United Nations Under-Secretary General. Professor Samy is a series editor for Palgrave's Canada and International Affairs. He has published several books, edited volumes and journal articles on African economic development, domestic resource mobilization, foreign aid, fragile and conflict-affected states, deindustrialization and income inequality, small island developing states, and trade and development. Professor Samy holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Ottawa.

Note: the other contributors to this edited volume include academics and consultants with extensive knowledge of regional trade-related issues.