Development policy: ideas and practice Article Swipe
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· 2021
· Open Access
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· DOI: https://doi.org/10.4337/9781839100871.00008
· OA: W3203211475
The development policy process has been deeply impacted by the ramifications of globalisation and the influences of neoliberalism triggering interventions of the market, private sector, non-state organisations, and international regimes. With this, the sphere of democratic policymaking has considerably shrunk, and the potential for policy failures increased. Changes in political milieus, shifts in ideology and transformation of societies have resulted in challenges and complexities that pose risks but also provide opportunities for experimenting with innovative development policies. Tracking the trajectory of development policy across states can help understand the diverse contexts in which development policies are envisioned and designed and how these serve the interests of governments or regimes. Contextual imperatives are critical for autonomous policymaking, and without the interference of external actors, countries will acquire the capacity to manage domestic needs and respond to the global community's requirements and move forward to ensure human and humane development.
