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In the wake of the recent financial crisis that has created enormous regulatory risks, changes in the content of banking regulation are crucial. In this book, policy makers and advisors from central banks across Africa discuss this topical subject, focussing on how to enhance bank competition and intermediation efficiency in the region. Edited By Victor Murinde Preface; W. Lyakurwa Keynote: Progress with Bank Regulation Reforms in Kenya; N. Ndungu Bank Regulation in Africa: From Basel I to Basel II, and now at a Crossroads; V. Murinde A Comparative Overview of Bank Regulatory Experiences and Impact on Bank Competition and Intermediation Efficiency; K. Mlambo, L. Kasekende & V. Murinde Regulatory Reforms and their Impact on the Competitiveness and Efficiency of the Banking Sector: A Case Study of Kenya; F.Mwega Bank Competition, Risk Taking and Productive Efficiency: A Case Study of Banking Reforms in Nigeria; T. Zhao Financial Sector Reforms, Bank Competitiveness, Efficiency and Economic Growth: A Case Study of Zambia; A. Mwenda Regulatory Lessons from Evidence on Competitiveness and Efficiency of the Banking Sector and Economic Growth in Egypt; S. Poshakwale & B. Qian The Competitiveness of Financial Services after Bank Restructuring: Lessons from Algeria; H. Salah
