Bahru Zewde, Emeritus Professor of History, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

“This book draws our attention to the efficacy of African values and institutions to solve African problems. African potentials, the overriding theme of the book, are seen not in a static and primordial sense but in their dynamic evolution through their interaction with global influences. The attributes of these potentials include plurality (rather than uniformity), resilience in the face of overwhelming challenges, and innovative and creative cultural expression.”