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{"title":"Accountability, Civil Society, and Economic Growth: Exploring the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative's Adoption in Central Asia and Beyond","authors":"Ablay Dosmaganbetov,&nbsp;Bakhytzhan Kurmanov","doi":"10.1111/polp.70117","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.70117","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study examines the impact of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), particularly its multi-stakeholder group (MSG) mechanism, on economic growth in 62 resource-rich developing countries over 30 years, with a special focus on Central Asia. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research explores two complementary pathways through which EITI may influence economic outcomes: the institutional pathway, emphasizing accountability and governance, and the signaling pathway, highlighting compliance effects. The findings indicate that while EITI membership, particularly the presence of MSGs, is positively associated with GDP per capita, this growth is not solely driven by enhanced accountability. Qualitative evidence reveals that civil society within MSGs often shifts from enforcing accountability toward facilitating compliance, legitimizing government actions, and providing economic expertise. These dynamics underscore the cooperative role of civil society in the context of developing countries, positioning MSGs as pivotal mechanisms for economic welfare.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Related Articles</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Howie, P. 2018. “Policy Transfer and Diversification in Resource-Dependent Economies: Lessons for Kazakhstan from Alberta.” <i>Politics &amp; Policy</i> 46, no. 1: 110–140. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12239.</p>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Pelizzo, R., and A. Kinyondo. 2014. “Public Accounts Committees in Eastern and Southern Africa: A Comparative Analysis.” <i>Politics &amp; Policy</i> 42, no. 1: 77–102. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12062.</p>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Khodr, H., and I. Ruble. 2013. “Energy Policies and Domestic Politics in the MENA Region in the Aftermath of the Arab Upheavals: The Cases of Lebanon, Libya, and KSA.” <i>Politics &amp; Policy</i> 41, no. 5: 656–689. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12033.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51679,"journal":{"name":"Politics & Policy","volume":"54 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-01-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146002369","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Academic Freedom as a Contested Public Good: Ideology, Trust and Public Attitudes in the UK and Japan","authors":"Steven David Pickering,&nbsp;Martin Ejnar Hansen,&nbsp;Yosuke Sunahara","doi":"10.1111/polp.70115","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.70115","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Academic freedom is widely regarded as a cornerstone of democratic society, yet its public legitimacy remains contested. This article examined how citizens in two democracies (Japan and the United Kingdom) understand and evaluate academic freedom across different issue domains. Drawing on original survey data (<i>N</i> = 3352), we explored whether public support for academic freedom is associated with ideological orientation and institutional trust. We proposed a theoretical framework distinguishing between autonomy and accountability logics: while some citizens treat academic freedom as a non-negotiable principle, others view it as contingent on social responsibility or moral alignment. Our analysis showed that support for academic freedom is associated with political polarization: right-leaning respondents consistently favor autonomy, particularly in cases involving controversial research or offensive ideas, whereas left-leaning individuals show greater support for limiting academic freedom in the name of social sensitivity. These patterns are robust across both countries, despite contrasting institutional contexts. We also find that trust in scientists is strongly associated with pro-autonomy attitudes, especially in Japan. By treating academic freedom as a contested public good, this study sheds light on how normative commitments, political ideology, and institutional trust interact to shape public attitudes toward knowledge, expertise, and university governance.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Related Articles</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Moon Suk Hong, M. S., M. Jeon, and K. J. Ayhan. 2021. “International Scholarship for Social Change? Re-Contextualizing Global Korea Scholarship Alumni's Perceptions of Justice and Diversity in South Korea.” <i>Politics &amp; Policy</i> 49, no. 6: 1359–1390. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12435.</p>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Shala, A., and A. Grajcevci. 2018. “Examining the Role of Socioeconomic Status, Formal and Informal Education on Political Interest Levels among University Students.” <i>Politics &amp; Policy</i> 46, no. 6: 1050–1070. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12274.</p>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Stockemer, D. 2025. “Is the US Moving Toward Autocracy? A Critical Assessment.” <i>Politics &amp; Policy</i> 53, no. 3: e70032. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.70032.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51679,"journal":{"name":"Politics & Policy","volume":"54 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-01-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/polp.70115","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146002301","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Navigating the U.S.-China Rivalry: African Leaders' Perspectives on China's Non-Western Economic Engagement in Africa","authors":"Xiurong Huang,&nbsp;Nnamdi C. Nduneseokwu","doi":"10.1111/polp.70113","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.70113","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This paper explores African leaders' perspectives on China's non-Western economic engagement amid the intensifying U.S.-China rivalry. As China expands its influence through infrastructure projects, concessional lending, and trade agreements, African governments are increasingly navigating a balance: capitalizing on Chinese economic opportunities while managing political and diplomatic pressures from Western partners. Using a qualitative methodology that includes document analysis and elite interviews, and framed within a Neo-realist theoretical lens, this study examines how African states assess Chinese investments and strategic partnerships. Findings indicate that Chinese engagement has significantly contributed to infrastructural development, while also raising concerns about long-term financial dependency and limited technology transfer. The study concludes that Africa is not a passive arena for great power competition but an emerging actor exercising strategic agency. These insights have important implications for policymakers, international relations scholars, and development practitioners interested in rethinking global partnerships from the perspective of African agency and autonomy.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Related Articles</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Zaidi, S. M. S. 2021. “American Global Supremacy Under Threat? The Chinese Factor.” <i>Politics &amp; Policy</i> 49, no. 2: 502–528. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12402.</p>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Ameyaw-Brobbey, T. 2024. “The Media in China–Africa Public Relations: Assessing China's Attractiveness Beyond Economic Development Assistance.” <i>Politics &amp; Policy</i> 52, no. 3: 551–572. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12596.</p>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Babones, S. 2020. “China's Development Model: Can It Be Replicated in Sub-Saharan Africa?” <i>Politics &amp; Policy</i> 48, no. 5: 988–1010. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12379.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51679,"journal":{"name":"Politics & Policy","volume":"54 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145987009","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Saudi Energy Transition: ARDL Analysis of Macroeconomic Trade-Offs","authors":"Noureddine Kerrouche,&nbsp;Chokri Zehri","doi":"10.1111/polp.70085","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.70085","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Amid escalating global commitments to combat climate change and diversify economies, the macroeconomic consequences of surging renewable energy investments in resource-reliant nations remain poorly understood. This research explicitly addresses three critical research questions: (1) How do renewable energy expenditures impact economic growth, FDI, employment, and energy security in oil-dependent economies during transition? (2) What are the short- versus long-term trade-offs between infrastructure development, job creation, and market equity? (3) Can state-led strategies reconcile immediate policy goals with sustainable economic benefits? Focusing on Saudi Arabia's transition from fossil fuel dependency, we investigate these dynamics through firm-level data from 32 renewable energy companies (2005–2023) and an Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model, analyzing both short- and long-term impacts while controlling for endogeneity and sector-specific variations. Our findings reveal that investments in renewable R&amp;D and large-scale infrastructure projects drive sustained GDP growth and FDI inflows. However, employment growth trails infrastructure development, and market dominance by key players stifles equitable job distribution. Challenging critiques of centralized energy transitions, we demonstrate that state-led renewable strategies can synchronize immediate policy objectives with enduring economic benefits. To mitigate trade-offs, we advocate for increased R&amp;D funding, hybrid financing models that empower firms, and antitrust measures to counter monopolistic market structures. The study concludes that targeted renewable investments and inclusive regulatory frameworks can transition oil-dependent economies into resilient, low-carbon hubs while aligning economic priorities with societal welfare.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Related Articles</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Hussain, M., S. I. A. Naqvi, and S. Hameed. 2024. “The Abraham Accord and the Middle Eastern QUAD: Pakistan's Energy Security Eclipse and the Way Forward.” <i>Politics &amp; Policy</i> 52, no. 6: 1266–1283. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12634.</p>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Khodr, H., and I. Ruble. 2013. “Energy Policies and Domestic Politics in the MENA Region in the Aftermath of the Arab Upheavals: The Cases of Lebanon, Libya, and KSA.” <i>Politics &amp; Policy</i> 41, no. 5: 656-689. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12033.</p>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Luckhurst, J. 2012. “Governance and Democratization Since the 2008 Financial Crisis.” <i>Politics &amp; Policy</i> 40, no. 5: 958–977. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-1346.2012.00386.x.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51679,"journal":{"name":"Politics & Policy","volume":"53 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-12-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145739469","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"South African Local Government Efficiency and the Effect of Audit Outcome","authors":"Omphile Temoso,&nbsp;Carolyn Thi Thanh Dung Tran,&nbsp;Jerrie Tran,&nbsp;Lindikaya Myeki","doi":"10.1111/polp.70098","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.70098","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <p>While extensive research has explored municipal efficiency, the influence of audit outcomes on municipal performance remains underexplored. This study addresses this gap by investigating the relationship between operational efficiency and audit outcomes in South African local government. Using a second-stage Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) fractional regression model for the period of 2017–2022, we find that audit outcomes do not have a direct effect on municipal efficiency. However, the interaction between audit outcomes and municipality type shows noteworthy patterns. Specifically, before the COVID-19 period (2017–2019), metropolitan municipalities had higher efficiency scores than district municipalities, based on the types of audit outcomes received. During the COVID-19 period (2020–2022), the interaction terms showed that metropolitan municipalities experienced significant declines when they received disclaimers or qualified audit opinions—suggesting that these adverse audit outcomes contributed to the poor performance of municipalities. Additionally, our analysis underscores the influence of contextual factors—such as population age, managerial positions, and number of households—on municipal efficiency. The findings have important public policy implications, suggesting that enhancing audit processes and strengthening governance mechanisms, particularly in metropolitan municipalities, could improve service delivery and efficiency, especially during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Related Articles</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Yarram, Subba Reddy, Carolyn-Thi Thanh Dung Tran, and Brian Edward Dollery. 2022. “Administrative Intensity in Local Government: Do Administrative Scale Economies Exist in New South Wales Local Government?” Politics and Policy 50(3): 562–579. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12467.</p>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Wallis, Joe, Tor Brodtkorb, Brian Dollery, and Muiris MacCarthaigh 2017. “Local Government Reform: Expressed Leadership Identities of Commissioners in Inquiries Proposing Municipal Mergers in Northern Ireland and New South Wales.” Politics and Policy 45(2): 285–308. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12199.</p>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Tran, Carolyn-Thi Thanh Dung, and Brian Dollery. 2022. “Administrative Intensity and Financial Sustainability: An Empirical Analysis of the Victorian Local Government System.” Politics and Policy 50(3): 540–561. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12466.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51679,"journal":{"name":"Politics & Policy","volume":"53 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145695106","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The “Big, Beautiful Bill:” the Ultimate Simulacrum or Post-Truth Exercise in Orwellian Doublespeak—Newspeak","authors":"Keith Moser","doi":"10.1111/polp.70104","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.70104","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Building upon the postmodern theories of Jean Baudrillard and Guy Debord and the Orwellian notions of doublespeak-newspeak, this article analyzes Trump's “Big, Beautiful Bill” (BBB). Based on evidence, it demonstrates that the BBB is a simulacrum obfuscating calculated economic warfare against the middle class, an attack on an already weak healthcare system, and a dangerous brand of authoritarian populism. There is nothing remotely “beautiful” or sublime about this bill that strengthens a miniscule financial elite at the expense of the remainder of the population. The successful passage of the BBB is emblematic of a larger post-truth crisis undermining democratic models of governance through disinformation and the spectacle.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Related Articles</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Stockemer, Daniel. 2025. “Is the US Moving Toward Autocracy? A Critical Assessment.” <i>Politics &amp; Policy</i> 53(3): e70032. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.70032.</p>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Aguado, N. A. 2022. “When Charismatic Leadership Trumps Social Networking: Searching for the Effects of Social Media on Beliefs of Electoral Legitimacy.” <i>Politics &amp; Policy</i> 50, no. 5: 942–951. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12494.</p>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Craig, S. C., and J. Gainous. 2024. “To Vote or Not to Vote? Fake News, Voter Fraud, and Support for Postponing the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election.” <i>Politics &amp; Policy</i> 52, no. 1: 33–50. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12577.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51679,"journal":{"name":"Politics & Policy","volume":"53 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-12-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145695160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Study on the Formulation of the Biden Administration's Semiconductor Policy Toward China Through the Lens of the Multiple Streams Framework (MSF)","authors":"Linggong Kong","doi":"10.1111/polp.70106","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.70106","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Tensions between Washington and Beijing have escalated over economic, technological, geopolitical, and diplomatic issues. On October 7, 2022, the Biden administration introduced extensive export controls aimed at restricting China's access to semiconductor chips manufactured with U.S. tools. These measures signal a potential paradigm shift in U.S. technology export policy, akin to the changes of the 1990s. While the Multiple Streams Framework (MSF) has been widely applied to domestic policy domains such as education and health, its use in analyzing foreign policy remains limited. This article applies the MSF theory to examine the Biden administration's semiconductor policy toward China, which exhibits a dual nature, encompassing both domestic and foreign policy dimensions due to the significant economic interests of U.S. semiconductor companies in China. By employing the MSF, this study clarifies distinctions in policy formulation analysis between foreign and domestic contexts and provides insights into the dual nature of policies analyzed through the MSF framework.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Related Articles</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Bache, I. 2025. “The Multiple Streams Framework and Non-Politicized Issues: The Case of Assisted Dying/Assisted Suicide.” <i>Politics &amp; Policy</i> 53, no. 1: e70016. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.70016.</p>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Angervil, G. 2021. “A Comprehensive Application of Kingdon's Multiple Streams Framework: An Analysis of the Obama Administration's No Child Left Behind Waiver Policy.” <i>Politics &amp; Policy</i> 49, no. 5: 980–1020. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12432.</p>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Rawat, P. and J. C. Morris. 2016. “Kingdon's ‘Streams’ Model at Thirty: Still Relevant in the 21st Century?” <i>Politics &amp; Policy</i> 44, no. 4: 608–638. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12168.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51679,"journal":{"name":"Politics & Policy","volume":"53 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145695611","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Religiosity and Voter Turnout in a Context of Mistrust of the Electoral System in Africa","authors":"Mathieu Juliot Mpabe Bodjongo","doi":"10.1111/polp.70105","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.70105","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This paper aims to examine whether religiosity can stimulate voter turnout in a context of citizen distrust of the electoral system in Africa. The analysis is based on a sample of 9459 citizens living in eight African countries, drawn from the 7th round of the World Value Surveys. The econometric results, obtained using an ordered probit model with an endogenous covariate, show that increasing levels of religiosity increase national and local voter turnout. However, this positive influence of religiosity is completely offset by citizens' sense of failure in the electoral system. In fact, the likelihood of participating in local and national elections decreases significantly among citizens with high levels of religiosity when they believe that (i) votes are not counted fairly, (ii) journalists are prevented from covering elections fairly, (iii) election officials are corrupt and unfair, (iv) the muzzling of opposition leaders limits the choice of candidates, and (v) women are discriminated against in the management of polling stations.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Related Articles</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Bodjongo, M., and M. Juliot. 2024. “Why Is Voter Turnout in Presidential Elections Increasing Among People Concerned About the Risk of COVID-19 Worsening in Africa?” <i>Politics &amp; Policy</i> 52, no. 5: 1101–1136. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12624.</p>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Stockemer, D. 2016. “Is the Turnout Function in Democracies and Nondemocracies Alike or Different?” <i>Politics &amp; Policy</i> 44, no. 5: 889–915. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12174.</p>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Stockemer, D., and S. Parent. 2014. “The Inequality Turnout Nexus—New Evidence From Presidential Elections.” <i>Politics &amp; Policy</i> 42, no. 2: 221–245. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12067.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51679,"journal":{"name":"Politics & Policy","volume":"53 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145618921","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Does Fiscal Decentralization Kill Inclusive Growth? Evidence From African Countries","authors":"Honoré Tekam Oumbe,&nbsp;Borice Augustin Ngounou,&nbsp;Edmond Noubissi Domguia,&nbsp;Malonne Hyppolite Ngnie,&nbsp;Thierry Messie Pondie","doi":"10.1111/polp.70076","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.70076","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The pursuit of enhanced inclusive growth, a cornerstone of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has generated extensive scholarly discourse, particularly regarding its interplay with fiscal decentralization in Africa. This study evaluates fiscal decentralization's impact on inclusive growth across 26 African nations (2002–2019) using fixed effects, Driscoll–Kraay, and generalized least squares (GLS) estimators, with robustness checks via Lewbel 2SLS, system-GMM, and Kinky least squares. Three key findings emerge: first, fiscal decentralization consistently and significantly undermines inclusive growth across all specifications and metrics. Second, a U-shaped relationship mirrors the Kuznets curve hypothesis, where initial decentralization exacerbates inequality before yielding equitable gains at higher income thresholds. Third, governance quality encompassing corruption control, regulatory efficacy, and political stability moderates this relationship, underscoring institutional frameworks' pivotal role. To mitigate disparities, policymakers must empower local authorities with greater fiscal responsibility over revenue collection and expenditure allocation, ensuring transparency and accountability. Concurrently, reforms should strengthen tax systems, optimize public spending, and enhance redistribution mechanisms, aligning decentralization strategies with broader objectives of welfare enhancement and sustainable growth.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Related Articles</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Asongu, Simplice, and Nicholas M. Odhiambo. 2023. “The Effect of Inequality on Poverty and Severity of Poverty in sub-Saharan Africa: The Role of Financial Development Institutions.” <i>Politics &amp; Policy</i> 51(5): 898-918. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12558.</p>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Nchofoung, Tii, Simplice Asongu, Vanessa Tchamyou, and Ofeh Edoh. 2022. “Gender, Political Inclusion, and Democracy in Africa: Some Empirical Evidence.” <i>Politics &amp; Policy</i> 51(1): 137–55. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12505.</p>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Asongu, Simplice A., Joseph Nnanna, and Vanessa S. Tchamyou. 2021. “Finance, Institutions, and Private Investment in Africa.” <i>Politics &amp; Policy</i> 49(2): 309–51. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12395.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51679,"journal":{"name":"Politics & Policy","volume":"53 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145619195","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Political Empowerment of Women and Industrialization in Africa","authors":"Tii N. Nchofoung,&nbsp;Simplice A. Asongu,&nbsp;Vanessa S. Tchamyou","doi":"10.1111/polp.70102","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.70102","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study examines the effect of political empowerment of women on industrialization in Africa. The results, after controlling for cross-sectional dependence, show that women's political implication causes industrialization. The fixed effects Driscoll/Kraay standard error and the GMM estimators reveal that women's political empowerment negatively affects industrialization. These negative effects are nullified by high economic freedom and high female economic participation. The study recommends policy makers to improve economic freedom as well as female economic inclusion. These measures are essential because critical levels of economic freedom and female economic participation that should be considered are provided. These critical levels are disclosed in terms of policy thresholds as well as thresholds for complementary policies. Other policy implications are discussed.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Related Articles</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Nchofoung, Tii, Simplice Asongu, Vanessa Tchamyou, and Ofeh Edoh. 2022. “Gender, Political Inclusion, and Democracy in Africa: Some Empirical Evidence.” <i>Politics and Policy</i> 51(1): 137–155. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12505.</p>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Bingham, Natasha. 2016. “Fighting for Our Cause: The Impact of Women's NGOs on Gender Policy Adoption in Four Former Soviet Republics.” <i>Politics and Policy</i> 44(2): 294–318. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12155.</p>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Hankivsky, Olena. 2013. “Gender Mainstreaming: A Five-Country Examination.” <i>Politics and Policy</i> 41(5): 629–55. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12037.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51679,"journal":{"name":"Politics & Policy","volume":"53 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/polp.70102","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145581124","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}