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The search for policy autonomy in the South: universalism, social learning and the role of regionalism

Girvan, Norman

This paper argues the need for the South to secure greater independence in development policy making and discusses factors involved in achieving this. It utilizes a political economy analysis in the context of decolonization and globalization. The paper also examines the role of regionalism in the South and its relation to capacities for development policy making.