Review of African Political Economy
Scope & Guideline
Fostering insights into Africa's transformative political economies.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Critical Political Economy:
The journal emphasizes a critical approach to understanding the political and economic structures that shape Africa, focusing on themes such as capitalism, extractivism, and neoliberal reforms. - Climate Justice and Environmental Politics:
A significant focus is placed on climate change and environmental issues, exploring the intersections of climate justice, imperialism, and local resistance movements across various African contexts. - Social Movements and Grassroots Activism:
The journal highlights the role of social movements and grassroots activism in challenging dominant narratives and advocating for social justice, equity, and political change. - Historical Contextualization:
Papers often situate contemporary issues within historical frameworks, examining the legacies of colonialism, imperialism, and post-colonial developments in shaping current socio-political dynamics. - Interdisciplinary Methodologies:
The journal employs interdisciplinary methodologies, drawing from sociology, political science, economics, and cultural studies to provide a comprehensive understanding of African political economies.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate Change and Environmental Justice:
There is a marked increase in discussions surrounding climate change, particularly regarding its socio-economic impacts and the call for climate justice. This reflects a growing recognition of the urgency of environmental issues in Africa. - Decolonial Approaches and Feminist Politics:
Emerging narratives emphasize decolonial perspectives and feminist politics, highlighting the importance of intersectionality in understanding power dynamics and social movements in Africa. - Resource Nationalism and Energy Transitions:
A rising focus on resource nationalism and the implications of energy transitions indicates a critical examination of how African countries navigate global energy demands while asserting sovereignty over their natural resources. - Informal Economies and Labour Rights:
Increasing attention is being paid to informal economies and the rights of workers within these sectors, reflecting a broader interest in social justice and the economic realities faced by marginalized communities. - Political Resistance and Governance:
A trend towards analyzing political resistance movements, governance challenges, and the implications of authoritarianism highlights a growing concern with democratic practices and citizen agency in Africa.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Development Models:
There is a noticeable decline in papers focused on conventional development models and neoliberal economic policies, possibly indicating a shift towards more critical and alternative frameworks that prioritize social justice and equity. - Post-Colonial Nationalism:
Themes centered on post-colonial nationalism and state-building are appearing less frequently, suggesting a growing disillusionment with nationalist narratives in favor of more localized and community-driven approaches. - Eurocentric Perspectives:
The reduction of papers adopting Eurocentric frameworks reflects a broader critique of Western-centric paradigms in the study of African political economies, as scholars increasingly seek to elevate African voices and perspectives.
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