The political economy of development in weak states

Godfrey Uzonwanne

International Journal of Social Economics, 2013, vol. 40, issue 1, 4-25

Abstract: Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to shed light on the weaknesses of Nigerian social and political institutions. Design/methodology/approach - Thematic analysis of interview and questionnaire data was undertaken. Findings - The paper locates the Nigerian State as a weak state. Research limitations/implications - The paper adopted a qualitative research approach which is not generalizable. Practical implications - Nigeria needs to restructure her social and political institutions otherwise the likelihood of becoming a failed state is indeed very high. Social implications - The prevalence of insecurity to lives and property as well as a growing level of poverty in Nigeria will lead to the failure of the Nigerian State. Originality/value - This paper has immense value for social and political policy in Nigeria.

Keywords: Weak state; Ethnicity; Prebendalism; Military governance; Civil war; Financial development; Economic growth; Social policy; Nigeria (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1108/03068291311283418

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