Africa’s Need for a Developmental State: Opportunities and Challenges

The recent global economic crisis (stemming from market failure), the rise of China, East Asia and some Latin American countries as newly industrialized nations, and Africa’s solid decade-long economic performance have rekindled discussion on the role and nature of the state in the development process. The state has been pivotal in reviving the economies of many Western countries with bailout packages for banks, the automobile industry and other parts of manufacturing, massive investment in the social sector and expansion of social security for the unemployed.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Reduced Inequalities

Partnerships for the Goals