scholarly journals The Political Economy of the Groundnut Value Chain in Malawi: Its Re-Emergence Amidst Policy Chaos, Strategic Neglect, and Opportunism

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Blessings Chinsinga ◽  
Mirriam Matita
Keyword(s):  
Political Economy ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
The Political ◽  
Analysis Framework ◽  
Issue Area ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
Political Economy Analysis ◽  
Political Economic ◽  
Political Settlement ◽  
Economy Analysis

This paper explores the political economy of the groundnut value chain in Malawi. The paper uses a combination of insights from the theoretical perspectives of political settlement, rents and policymaking to examine this value chain. Fused together, these theoretical perspectives underpin a political economy analysis framework, which entails systematically mapping all key actors in an issue area; identifying their interests and recognising their forms of power (political, economic, social, and ideological); understanding their relationships with each other; and appreciating the issues, narratives, and ideas that shape how and why they interact with each other.

Introduction

Mapping Power ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. 1-27
Author(s):  
Sunila S. Kale ◽  
Navroz K. Dubash ◽  
Ranjit Bharvirkar
Keyword(s):  
Political Economy ◽  
State Level ◽  
The State ◽  
The Political ◽  
Analytic Framework ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Future ◽  
Political Economy Analysis ◽  
Economy Analysis

The introductory chapter lays out the rationale for the volume and provides a framework for analysing the political economy of Indian electricity. We first present a historically-rooted political economy analysis to understand the past and identify reforms for the future of electricity in India. We next outline an analytic framework to guide the empirical chapters of the book, which locates electricity outcomes in the larger political economy of electricity, the field of politics that are specific to each state, and each state’s broader political economy. The chapter ends by providing concise synopses of the state-level narratives of electricity in the fifteen states included in the volume.

scholarly journals Implementation of Tobacco Control Policies in Bangladesh: A Political Economy Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 36
Author(s):  
Md Mahmudul Hoque ◽  
Riffat Ara Zannat Tama
Keyword(s):  
Political Economy ◽  
Tobacco Control ◽  
Control Cell ◽  
National Level ◽  
Public Support ◽  
The Political ◽  
Policy Reforms ◽  
Political Economy Analysis ◽  
The Government ◽  
Economy Analysis

After ratifying the Framework Convention for Tobacco Control in 2004, Bangladesh enacted anti-tobacco laws, policies, and administrative measures. Evidence suggests that the progress so far has not been significant, and Bangladesh will most likely fail to meet its target to become tobacco-free by 2040. This study undertakes a national-level political economy analysis to explore the dynamics that affect the processes of required tobacco policy reforms and implementation. Based on a desk review of pertinent pieces of literature and key informant interviews, this research examines the political behavior of key individuals, institutional reform initiatives, and the government’s commitment to the tobacco control agenda. The findings indicate that the political will of becoming tobacco-free is explicitly present in key narratives. However, intra-government conflict of interests and incentives, the skewed commitment of government bodies, state-business nexus, incapacity of vital organizations, and the dubious role of key individuals and committees fail to translate this will into active implementation. The article concludes that the idea of tobacco control remains a strategic accommodation, and its implementation requires genuine commitment and wider public support. The government must confer adequate authority and resources to the national tobacco control cell and call for agencies to convene to the common of creating a tobacco-free Bangladesh.

scholarly journals Is there Life in the Old Dog Yet? Observations on the Political Economy and Constitutional Viability of Common Debt Issuing in the Euro Area

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabian Amtenbrink ◽  
René Repasi ◽  
Jakob De Haan
Keyword(s):  
Political Economy ◽  
Euro Area ◽  
The Political ◽  
Eu Law ◽  
Fiscal Discipline ◽  
Member States ◽  
Debt Issuance ◽  
Political Economy Analysis ◽  
Economy Analysis

AbstractDeparting from a political economy analysis of the benefits of common debt issuance by the Eurozone member states, we examine to what extent the various proposals for Eurobonds may be considered admissible under EU law and exemplary national (constitutional) laws, including those of Germany, Estonia, France, Ireland and Poland, from which one can deduce general national constitutional requirements applicable in all Eurozone member states. The medium and long-term potential gains from increased Eurozone stability and improved fiscal discipline must be traded off against the considerable legal and political obstacles of implementing any of these proposals. Yet key to the success of any common debt issuance is the effective dealing with the legacy debt of the Eurozone member states.

Making Sense of the Globalisation Debate When Engaging in Political Economy Analysis

2005 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 261-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian Bruff
Keyword(s):  
Political Economy ◽  
The Political ◽  
Third Wave ◽  
The Third ◽  
Cross Pollination ◽  
Making Sense ◽  
Critical Theories ◽  
Stuart Hall ◽  
Political Economy Analysis ◽  
Economy Analysis

This article assesses various contributions to the globalisation debate. It takes as its basis the split in the political economy literature between three ‘waves’ of analysis, and provides an overview of each in the first part of the article. A progression towards a more sophisticated understanding of ‘globalisation’ has taken place with the emergence of each wave, with the third wave representing the most refined account. The second section suggests neo-Gramscian theory can overcome the shortcomings of the otherwise praiseworthy third wave. In particular, the work of Stuart Hall is presented as appropriate for the study of globalisation, and political economy in general. The article concludes by calling for greater cross-pollination of ideas between the various critical theories of political economy.

scholarly journals Overview of Political Economy Analysis Frameworks in the Area of Climate Governance and Key Issues to Consider

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roz Price
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Political Economy ◽  
Rapid Review ◽  
The Political ◽  
Structural Factors ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Political Commitment ◽  
Climate Governance ◽  
Political Economy Analysis ◽  
Economy Analysis

Despite global recognition of the urgency of climate action and the need to transition to a low-carbon economy, greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, and adaptation needs remain urgent. For a number of years, there have been calls for greater attention to political economy in tackling climate change and development outcomes. The political economy analysis is important as it can be used to assess the factors that may enable or constrain the implementation of climate change policies and actions and sustain political commitment. A framework can guide the process of political economy analysis, identifying relevant stakeholders, their incentives and motives, and other structural factors. This rapid review summarises several such frameworks specifically aimed at climate governance issues developed in recent years, some of these also include useful guidance and steps on the implementation of the framework. The review focuses strictly on the literature around political economy analyses in relation to climate change. It does not explore the history of and rationale for political economy analysis in development in general, nor the accompanying frameworks or operational How-To guides. Another K4D helpdesk by Lucas (2019) looking at what factors affect the political will of African governments to address climate change highlights a number of political economy frameworks that may also be useful to draw on.

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