The Role of Regional Organisations in Economic Growth Among Developing Countries: A Case of the Af DB

2021 ◽  
pp. 097492842110271
Author(s):  
Israel Nyaburi Nyadera ◽  
Ugur Yasin Asal ◽  
Billy Agwanda
Keyword(s):  
Global Governance ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Development Bank ◽  
Governance System ◽  
African Development Bank ◽  
Regional Organisations ◽  
Traditional Institutions ◽  
Alternative Approaches ◽  
Changing Role

This article seeks to examine how regional organisations in Africa are responding to the growing call for them to provide alternative approaches and models of economic development in the continent. The study interrogates the role of the African Development Bank (AfDB) as an agent of a changing global governance system and an emerging leader in Africa’s development journey. The article begins by reflecting on the debate of a decline in global governance; it looks at Africa within the global economy and examines the organisational structure, contributions and changing role of the AfDB since its inception. It concludes that the AfDB finds itself in a unique position of trust among donors and African states at a time when traditional institutions are becoming less popular. It recommends AfDB adopt a number of reforms needed to help it maximise its impact on the continent.

Infrastructure deficit and financing needs in Africa

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mthuli Ncube
Keyword(s):  
The Other ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Local Market ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Development Bank ◽  
African Development ◽  
Local Sources ◽  
Infrastructure Finance ◽  
African Development Bank

There is a consensus that Africa has a huge infrastructure deficit. An urgent question demanding our attention therefore is: what are the levels of access to sources of local market finance for infrastructure development in Africa? It brings to our attention the state of infrastructure access in the continent with a special focus on constraints to infrastructure development in Africa. The Chapter then discusses innovative local sources of infrastructure finance in the continent alongside some of the constraints and solutions to a major source that the African Development Bank has emphasized lately—infrastructure bond. The other question to be answered therefore is: given the constraints and opportunities, what is the role of the African Development Bank?

scholarly journals ENVIRONMENTALISM DAN GREEN POLITICS: PEMBAHASAN TEORETIS

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yeni Sri Lestari
Keyword(s):  
Political Parties ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Western Europe ◽  
Theoretical Study ◽  
New Governance ◽  
Governance System ◽  
State Regulations ◽  
Green Politics ◽  
Definition Of

This article discusses the theoretical study of the motion of environmentalism and its relationship to green politics. Discussion about both of these theories is very important for the study of social and political current that has been overshadowed by the phenomenon of environmentalism movement is growing in many countries which are then contribute ideas in political thinking which is known as green politics. However, movements of change by a group of green politics in many countries are often not as active environmentalism movement that consists of classes of non-party. Based on this, the issue will be reviewed in the discussion of this article is whether the definition of environmentalism? what about the initial formation of environmentalism? what is the link between environmentalism movemental with green politics? What are the benefits of the establishment of green politics?. This article studies found that environmentalism is a major contributor to its form factor green ideology politics in many countries such as in Western Europe, USA and Asia. This is due to the important role of the authorities who come from the political parties to realize the agenda of environmentalism movement into state regulations and decisions that bind all citizens therein. At the end of the analysis, this article will explain that the movement of environmentalism plays an important role in the prevention of greed group of rulers and the interests of the global economy (capitalism and neo-liberalism) the limited resources and contribute greatly to its form of thinking green politics focused and commitment to against the establishment the new governance system that is more wise in managing the global environment.  Keywords: Environmentalism, green politics, 

scholarly journals Standardizing and disseminating knowledge: the role of the OECD in global governance

2009 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rianne Mahon ◽  
Stephen McBride
Keyword(s):  
Global Governance ◽  
Knowledge Production ◽  
Governance System ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Useful Knowledge ◽  
Policy Ideas ◽  
Policy Fields ◽  
Social Scientific ◽  
The Impact

If ‘knowledge is power’, it is unsurprising that the production, legitimation, and application of social scientific knowledge, not least that which was designed to harness social organization to economic growth, is a potentially contentious process. Coping with, adapting to, or attempting to shape globalization has emerged as a central concern of policy-makers who are, therefore, interested in knowledge to assist their managerial activities. Thus, an organization that can create, synthesize, legitimate, and disseminate useful knowledge can play a significant role in the emerging global governance system. The OECD operates as one important site for the construction, standardization, and dissemination of transnational policy ideas. OECD staff conducts research and produces a range of background studies and reports, drawing on disciplinary knowledge (typically economics) supplemented by their ‘organizational discourses’. This paper probes the contested nature of knowledge production and attempts to evaluate the impact of the OECD’s efforts to produce globally applicable policy advice. Particular attention is paid to important initiatives in the labour market and social policy fields – the Jobs Study and Babies and Bosses.

Global Rules and Private Actors: Toward a New Role of the Transnational Corporation in Global Governance

2006 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 505-532 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas Georg Scherer ◽  
Guido Palazzo ◽  
Dorothée Baumann
Keyword(s):  
Global Governance ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Corporate Citizenship ◽  
Transnational Corporation ◽  
Political Activity ◽  
Business And Society ◽  
Corporate Political Activity ◽  
The Social ◽  
Private Actors

Abstract:We discuss the role that transnational corporations (TNCs) should play in developing global governance, creating a framework of rules and regulations for the global economy. The central issue is whether TNCs should provide global rules and guarantee individual citizenship rights, or instead focus on maximizing profits. First, we describe the problems arising from the globalization process that affect the relationship between public rules and private firms. Next we consider the position of economic and management theories in relation to the social responsibility of the firm. We argue that instrumental stakeholder theory and business and society research can only partially solve the global governance issue, and that more recent concepts of corporate citizenship and republican business ethics deliver theoretically and practically helpful, fresh insights. However, even these need further development, especially with regard to the legitimacy of corporate political activity.

ASEAN will gain new supply chain role

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chains ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Cost Model ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Automation Technology ◽  
Changing Role

Subject Asia's changing role in global supply chains. Significance Asian supply chains and their role in the global economy are undergoing far-reaching change. They are shifting from a low-cost model based on a set of particular exports to Western developed countries to prioritising high value-added trade and putting stronger emphasis on Asian markets. Handling a wider variety of products and matching rapidly changing demand is becoming a top priority, making the role of technologically advanced suppliers of key inputs, including small and medium companies (SMEs), increasingly important. Impacts Demographic change will catalyse changes in consumption patterns and supply chains. Supply chains' development will drive demand for automation technology. South-east Asian supply chains will be constrained until infrastructure improves.

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