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State of the State
- To gain knowledge of the historical context of debates about the role of states in development.
- To understand the differences between northern and southern states and why simple policy prescriptions do not easily gain traction in the South.
- To be able to explain the differences between the market-led and state-led views of development.
- To appreciate both the opportunities and the constraints upon state leadership and responsiveness.
- To understand the basic concepts behind good governance.