1. Introduction: the Millennium Development Goals in Africa / Charles Mutasa -- Part I. The Political Economy of Development in Africa: 2. Rethinking the vision for development in Africa / Mbaya J. Kankwenda; 3. Conflict and development in Africa / Ademola Abass and Dan Kuwali; 4. Governance and development in Africa / L. Adele Jinadu -- Part II. Key Structural Issues for Development in Africa: 5. Promoting gender equality and empowering women (MDG three) / Zanele Khumalo and Antonia Porter; 6. Developing a global partnership for development (MDG eight) / James Jonah -- Part III. Sustainable Development Goals in Africa: 7. Eradicating poverty and hunger (MDG one) / Richard M. Mkandawire and Mandivamba Rukuni; 8. Ensuring environmental sustainability (MDG seven) / Saliem Fakir, Manisha Gulati, and Louise Scholtz -- Part IV. Human Development Goals in Africa: 9. Achieving universal primary education (MDG two) / Francis R. Mkandawire; 10. Reducing child mortality in Africa (MDG four) / Agbessi Amouzou; 11. Improving maternal health in Africa (MDG five) / Grace Bantebya Kyomuhendo; 12. Combating HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases (MDG six) / Maureen Adudans -- Conclusion: the post-2015 development framework in Africa / Mark Paterson.