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Developmental States in Africa?: A Review of Ongoing Debates and Buzzwords

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Laura RoutleyORCiD

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Abstract

This article reviews the literature concerning the emergence of developmental states in Africa and gives an overview of debates on the usefulness of the ‘East Asian model’ for sub-Saharan Africa. The conclusion highlights how historic developmental states were often the product of trial and error rather than a grand plan; the concept of a developmental state therefore often works less as a model and more as a ‘buzzword’ with its own uses and effects.

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Author(s): Routley L

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Development Policy Review

Year: 2014

Volume: 32

Issue: 2

Pages: 159-177

Print publication date: 01/03/2014

Online publication date: 03/02/2014

Acceptance date: 01/12/2012

Date deposited: 01/04/2014

ISSN (print): 0950-6764

ISSN (electronic): 1467-7679

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dpr.12049

DOI: 10.1111/dpr.12049

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