Decolonizing Development: Unpacking Post-Colonialism in South Asia

Nga Hoang, Zhao Zhen and Jakhongir Shaturaev

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Abstract: This conceptual paper aims to critically examine the colonial legacy and its impact on development in South Asia, with a specific focus on decolonization efforts and the implications for state-building, social inequalities, and cultural preservation. It explores the ideologies and mechanisms of colonial domination and their enduring effects on the region's socio-economic and political landscape. The paper also draws upon indigenous knowledge systems and South Asian philosophical perspectives to propose alternative approaches to development that challenge Eurocentric notions and promote self-reliance, cultural diversity, and sustainable development. Through this investigation, the paper highlights the importance of decolonization for South Asia's emancipation and offers a unique perspective on post-colonial development paradigms.

Keywords: South Asia; decolonization; post-colonialism; state-building; social inequalities; sustainable development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A2 B1 O31 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023-02-06, Revised 2023-11-21
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Forthcoming in International Journal of Development Research 11.17(2023): pp. 1-12

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