Title: Dynamics of the Neoliberal Transcendent Impasse for Emerging Economies: Lessons drown from Uganda in Sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Mark Kiiza, David Busobozi, Prosocovia Nansikombi, Akiiki Pouline
Volume: 8
Issue: 9
Pages: 189-195
Publication Date: 2024/09/28
Abstract:
Over the years, development is envisaged as a common trend and paradigm shift from one status quo to another. This paper therefore, provides a reflection on the neoliberal classical theory and its contributions to the ongoing debate on alternative development strategies in Uganda by considering some of the alternative theories of 'development' that have been advanced in response to the developmental impasse faced by Uganda states. The paper suggests a re-evaluation of development, breaking away from mainstream theory, and focusing on the concept of the developmental state. It discusses the feasibility of such an emerging state like Uganda, highlighting the importance of democratic rural development. The paper concludes that, development is a paradigm shift in growth and developmental perspectives for emerging economies like Uganda. The paper argues for the centrality of democratic rural development for the feasibility of developmental states in Uganda and concludes with a call to rethink on the concept of development and the developmental state from the point of view of democracy and the collective advancement in emerging economies like Uganda.