Abstract: Indian interaction with the global South is at a crossroads. For a long time wedded to Nehruvian values of South–South cooperation, there are now considerable claims that economics underpins relations. This article looks at the current Indian ‘development cooperation’ in Ghana and, crucially, also asks what form Ghanaian responses take. The article concludes that while the rhetoric and ideas behind South–South cooperation are toned down, it is not simply about national interests; rather Indian ‘development cooperation’ is still partly ideologically and normatively informed. In addition, the overall approach of the Indian government is worthy of consideration as it certainly adds to global re-conceptualisations of development assistance.
Post description
- Publication year: 2018
- Content type: Research article
- Form of cooperation: Comprehensive
- Cooperation context: Bilateral
- Region (country): Africa (Ghana)
- Sector: Multisectoral; education
- Institution (publication): Commonwealth & Comparative Politics, 56:3, 360-378, DOI: 10.1080/14662043.2017.1368152
- Author (and co-authors): David Harris & Simona Vittorini
- Keywords: Africa; Ghana; South-South development cooperation; ITEC
- Link: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14662043.2017.1368152?scroll=top&needAccess=true&journalCode=fccp20