Rita Abrahamsen’s scientific contributions

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Publications (1)


Disciplining Democracy: Development Discourse and Good Governance in Africa
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December 2001

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Foreign Affairs

Gail M. Gerhart

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Rita Abrahamsen

Citations (1)


... The phenomenon of technocratic capture refers to the increasing influence of unelected experts and international financial institutions in shaping the economic policies of debtor countries. International lenders often insist on the appointment of technocrats to key fiscal and monetary institutions such as central banks and ministries of finance (Abrahamsen, 2000). While these officials may possess technical expertise, their accountability primarily lies with the lenders rather than the domestic public. ...

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Decolonizing Debt: A Critical Analysis of Neocolonial Structures in International Debt Agreements and Institutional Sovereignty in Sub-Saharan Africa
Disciplining Democracy: Development Discourse and Good Governance in Africa
  • Citing Article
  • December 2001

Foreign Affairs