The State and Development in South Africa by Isaac Khambule - 9781032679754

The State and Development in South AfricaImpasse, Prospects, and Challenges\nAuthor(s): Isaac Khambule\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032679754, 978-1032679754\nSynopsis\nThis book interrogates the nexus between the state and development in post-apartheid South Africa. It highlights current problems, and suggests ways of consolidating state capabilities, improving public institutions and enhancing governance and development outcomes.\n\nFramed around developmental state theory, the book argues that the role of the state in South Africa will be fundamental for addressing the triple challenges of unemployment, poverty, and inequality. There is a growing concern that South Africa is at a development impasse, with ongoing crises in energy, infrastructure, and unemployment. The chapters investigate the role of the post-apartheid state in pursuing development and navigating a neoliberal globalised society. The book e.