Department of Public Administration, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria
*Corresponding author: ysaalah@yahoo.com
Online published on 11 June, 2014.
The paper discussed the concept of policy from different dispositions. It examined the attitude of African leaders within the context of policy formulation and how it affects the economic development in the continent. Some of such policies from selected countries were discussed. It was concluded that not until such approach is kept aside, economic development in Africa will be a mirage.
Policy, Attitude, Economic Development