Development and Democracy in Malawi, 1994-2014
Focusing on the emergence and role of civil society organizations in Africa, particularly in Malawi, this book employs Foucauldian and critical international political economy frameworks. It interprets ethnographic research data to provide insights into the dynamics and implications of these organizations within the socio-political landscape of Malawi.
Focusing on the Global Call to Action against Poverty (GCAP), this book examines its role as a significant civil society movement addressing poverty and inequality worldwide. It highlights GCAP's potential for fostering emancipatory change through various social and political theories. Additionally, the text includes case studies from Malawi and India, illustrating the movement's impact and strategies in different contexts.
At times of Western crisis, such as the 2007-8 financial crisis, there has been a sudden growth of Afro-optimism, seemingly predicting Africa's 'rise'. Gabay examines British imperial attitudes towards Africa and shows that this phenomenon of positive coverage of Africa is neither unique, unexpected nor unpredictable.