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SDG 16 on Governance and its measurement: Africa in the Lead

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  • Jean-Pierre Cling

    (IRD, UMR DIAL, Insee)

  • Mireille Razafindrakoto

    (IRD, UMR DIAL, PSL, Université Paris-Dauphine)

  • François Roubaud

    (IRD, UMR DIAL, PSL, Université Paris-Dauphine)

Abstract

(english) This article provides some elements for reflection on an apparent paradox. On the one hand, Africa appears to be the continent most riddled by problems related to governance and conflict; on the other hand, it is at the forefront in both promoting the issue of governance at the international level and in implementing its statistical measurement, an observation that has gone largely unnoticed until now. Will Africa manage to maintain its lead following the adoption by all countries of Sustainable Development Goal 16 on governance, peace and security, to which the continent contributed greatly?_________________________________ (français) Cet article se propose d’apporter des éléments de réflexion sur un apparent paradoxe : alors que l’Afrique apparaît comme le continent où les questions de gouvernance et de conflits sont les plus problématiques, c’est également celui qui se montre le plus en pointe, à la fois dans la promotion de cette thématique au niveau international et dans la mise en oeuvre de sa mesure statistique, un constat passé largement inaperçu jusqu’ici. Cette avance pourra-t-elle se maintenir avec l’adoption par tous les pays de l’Objectif de Développement Durable 16 sur la gouvernance, la paix et la sécurité, auquel le continent a largement contribué ?e la société malgache. La faible organisation, tant du côté d’élites fragmentées que d’une population atomisée géographiquement et socialement, n’est pas propice à l’émergence de violences politiques. Mais c’est surtout la prégnance d’une violence symbolique systémique qui permet le maintien de l’ordre établi et freine l’émergence de mobilisations susceptibles de remettre en cause l’équilibre de la société. Faiblesse organisationnelle, normes sociales et violence symbolique se conjuguent pour une apparente paix sociale. Celle-ci reflète moins une solidité institutionnelle que la domination symbolique de la classe élitaire.

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  • Jean-Pierre Cling & Mireille Razafindrakoto & François Roubaud, 2018. "SDG 16 on Governance and its measurement: Africa in the Lead," Working Papers DT/2018/02, DIAL (Développement, Institutions et Mondialisation).
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    Keywords

    Governance; Peace; Security; SDGs; Statistical surveys; Political economy; Africa; Gouvernance; Paix; Sécurité; Objectif du Développement Durable; Enquête statistique; Economie politique; Afrique.;
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    JEL classification:

    • C18 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Methodolical Issues: General
    • C81 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs - - - Methodology for Collecting, Estimating, and Organizing Microeconomic Data; Data Access
    • C83 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs - - - Survey Methods; Sampling Methods
    • F5 - International Economics - - International Relations, National Security, and International Political Economy
    • O10 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - General
    • O55 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economywide Country Studies - - - Africa

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