‘Developmental’ policies and rent: comparing Russia and Sub-Saharan Africa |
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Authors: | Caroline Dufy Alice Nicole Sindzingre |
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Institution: | 1. Centre Emile Durkheim, Sciences Po Bordeaux, Allée Ausone, Pessac 33607, France;2. National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), EconomiX, University Paris-West, 200, av. de la République, Nanterre 92001, France |
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Abstract: | The article evaluates the concept of ‘developmental’ policies, comparing post-communist Russia and Sub-Saharan African (SSA) states. Asian ‘developmental state’ policies have been identified as developmental because of successful industrial policies and leaders’ ability to implement them. The comparison shows that while these features have been absent in SSA, notably due to the trapping effects of commodity dependence, Russia exhibits an original dualistic model where the negative impact of commodity dependence (such as the creation of rents) is compatible with developmental industrial policies. The evidence presented demonstrates the importance of constraints that stem from both economic and political structures, in turn explaining variations in developmental policy effectiveness. |
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Keywords: | comparative public policies developmental state rent Russia Sub-Saharan Africa |
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