The nature of the state in developing societies has undergone significant transformation in the 21st century, shaped by the intersecting dynamics of globalization, democratization, technological change, and the imperatives of inclusive growth and social equity. From the postcolonial developmentalist state to the neoliberal reformist state and, more recently, to hybrid governance models, the state in … Continue reading Examine the changing nature of the state in developing societies in the 21st century, particularly in the context of efforts toward inclusive growth and social equity.