Rethinking power and institutions in the shadows of neoliberalism: (An introduction to a special issue of World Development)

摘要: Abstract Despite the recognition that institutions matter for international development, debates over institutional reforms tend to obscure role of power. Neoliberal models development are often promoted in terms their technical merits and efficiency gains rarely account multiple ways social, economic political power shape design change. Even recent efforts address conceptualize it too narrowly. This special issue seeks rethink creation change context persistent neoliberalism. In introduction, we synthesize literature on nature develop a new conceptual framework – matrix highlights dimensions involved We argue such theoretically-informed mapping will enable scholars, practitioners, citizen groups go beyond standard critiques order analyze multifaceted effects neoliberal Our introduction draws an extensive review as well contributors who examine variety policy sectors Africa, South Asia, Latin America, North America. find range diverse local, national transnational actors, with disparate access power, negotiate changes from above below through overt imposition resistance rules, influence agendas, promotion discourses. Neoliberalism thus creates distributive politics. The offers theoretically-grounded approach linking domestic differences process change, specific focus equity sustainability. departure current literature’s elite bargains, showcase by less powerful gain foothold decision-making processes.