State politics and public policy in Eastern Africa : a comparative perspective / Gedion Onyango, editor.
Onyango, Gedion, editor.
2023
JQ2945.A58 S73 2023
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Title State politics and public policy in Eastern Africa : a comparative perspective / Gedion Onyango, editor.
ISBN 3031134907
9783031134906 electronic book
3031134893
9783031134890
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-13490-6
Published Cham, Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan, [2023]
Language English
Description 1 online resource (xxviii, 459 pages): illustrations (black and white).
Other Standard Identifiers 10.1007/978-3-031-13490-6 doi
Call Number JQ2945.A58 S73 2023
Dewey Decimal Classification 320.9676
320.96
Summary A welcome focus on public policy and policy challenges from an extraordinarily diverse set of authors It is rare to find such substantive breadth in a single volume. Catherine Boone, Professor, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK "Contributions from a variety of very accomplished researchers, primarily based in the region, tackle a series of important policy issues using a much-needed political lens. Anne Mette Kjr, Professor, Aarhus University, Denmark This book is perhaps the most comprehensive coverage of politics and public policy in a single African region. Philip O. Nyinguro, Associate Professor, University of Nairobi, Kenya This book is as insightful as it is needed An important contribution on Eastern Africa with implications well beyond the region. Nic Cheeseman, Professor, University of Birmingham, UK This book analyses major themes in twenty-first-century east African politics. Predominantly authored by researchers and academics from the region, it examines recent political developments, public policy and governance across east and southern African countries. The book advocates for a regionally-focused comparative approach across Africa, arguing that it provides a greater level of analysis than a complete continental study. Adopting a multidisciplinary approach, it covers numerous topics relating to politics, public policy, state and nation-building in Africa. Filling an important void in current literature, the book will appeal to academics, practitioners, politicians and students of politics, public policy and governance. Chapter 16 and 20 are available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com. Gedion Onyango is Lecturer of Public Policy and Public Administration, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
Note The Military as an Instrument in State-Building in Eastern Africa
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Intro
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Contents
Notes on Contributors
List of Figures
List of Tables
Part I: Conceptualising State Politics in Africa
Chapter 1: Towards the Africa We Want! The Changing State Politics in Africa
Introduction
How We Understand State Politics Versus Public Policy in Eastern Africa
The Organisation of the Book
References
Chapter 2: State Politics and Public Policy in Africa: A State Transformation Perspective
Introduction
The State Versus Nation: Conceptualising the African State
State Transformation Phases

State Formation as Politics of Domination
State-Building as Politics of Consolidation
Nation-Building Politics or Politics of Participation
Conclusion
References
Chapter 3: Divergent Identity and State Formation in Eastern Africa: Legitimacy and Policy Performance
Introduction
Theoretical Frame
Proto-State
Colonial State
National Liberation State
Legitimacy and Performance
Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 4: The "Boomerang Effect": Lessons Learned from Power Sharing in Kenya and Zimbabwe
Introduction

Kenya and Zimbabwe in Data Sets of Power Sharing
Kenya and Zimbabwe in the Consociational Literature
Kenya and Zimbabwe in the Regional Literature on Power Sharing and Consociationalism
Conclusion
References
Part II: State Formation and Politics of Consolidation in Eastern Africa
Chapter 5: Secessionist Claims and State-Building: The Emergence and Trends in Eastern Africa
Introduction
Emergence and Growth of Secession Movements in Africa: An Overview
Drivers of Secessionist Movements in Eastern Africa-A Comparative Analysis
The Political Rhetoric Drivers

Ethnonationalism or Ethnic Nationalism
Prosperity and Development Narratives
Policy Recommendations to Counter Secession Claims-Towards Nation-Building Strategies
Conclusions
References
Websites
Chapter 6: Ethio-Sudanese Relations: Revisiting Civil Wars, Refugeeism and Foreign Policy in Eastern Africa
Introduction
Revisiting the Context of Refugees, Foreign Policy and Inter-State Relations in Eastern Africa
Refugees and Ethio-Sudanese Relationship During the Cold War
Refugees and Ethio-Sudanese Relationships at the Present
Conclusion
References

Chapter 7: Confronting Terrorism and Violent Extremism in Eastern Africa
Introduction
Theoretical and Conceptual Analysis: Wicked Repertoires of Terrorism and Violent Extremism in Eastern Africa
Terrorism and Violent Extremism in Eastern Africa: An Overview
Confronting Terrorism: A Collaborative Web of Policy Designs and Networks
Policy Formulation by National Governments
CT/PVE Gains, Challenges and Prospects
Conclusion
References
Chapter 8: The People's Defence Forces (Military) and State-Building Politics in Eastern Africa
Introduction

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