Edited by Leila Patel, Distinguished Professor of Social Development, University of Johannesburg and Founding Director, Centre for Social Development in Africa, University of Johannesburg, South Africa, Sophie Plagerson, Visiting Associate Professor, Centre for Social Development in Africa, University of Johannesburg, South Africa and Isaac Chinyoka, Research Associate, Centre for Social Development in Africa, University of Johannesburg, South Africa and Global Scholar, Institute for Comparative and International Studies, University of Denver, US