Indian Exceptionalism and Normative Power in Africa

India's historical engagement with African countries is rooted in postcolonial solidarity, they are self-perceived as a global South leader and normative power, evolving from frugal innovation and technology promotion to the "Mumbai Consensus" model of development.

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Source: African Arguments

 

In their article, Dan Banik and Meera Venkatachalam discuss India's normative power in Africa, highlighting India's developmental initiatives in Africa and examining India's emphasis on public-private partnerships and the introduction of digital governance models.

Read the full article on the African Arguments website. 

Published Jan. 16, 2024 3:44 AM