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

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type="main"> 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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  • Laura Routley, 2014. "Developmental States in Africa? A Review of Ongoing Debates and Buzzwords," Development Policy Review, Overseas Development Institute, vol. 32(2), pages 159-177, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:devpol:v:32:y:2014:i:2:p:159-177
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