TY - JOUR
T1 - Contemporary expressions of the foreign relations of subnational governments in Africa
T2 - Introduction to the Special Section
AU - Omiunu, Ohiocheoya
AU - Nganje, Fritz Ikome
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
PY - 2024
Y1 - 2024
N2 - This special section explores contemporary foreign relations of African subnational governments (SNGs), a phenomenon popularly referred to as ‘paradiplomacy.’ In this introductory article, we examine the historical development of paradiplomacy research in Africa, highlighting its gradual progression from initial academic interests in the 1990s to its present state. The issue comprises four full-length articles focusing on case studies from Nigeria, South Africa, and Ghana. These contributions to the special issue present salient examples of African subnational governments and cities engaging in external relations, which have hitherto been overlooked in the global literature. The issue aims to expand scholarly understanding of African paradiplomacy, underscoring its significance for broader debates on statehood, governance, socio-economic development, and international relations. It also seeks to elevate the profile of African paradiplomacy studies and set the future research agenda, urging further research to explore the implications and effectiveness of African SNGs operating in the international arena.
AB - This special section explores contemporary foreign relations of African subnational governments (SNGs), a phenomenon popularly referred to as ‘paradiplomacy.’ In this introductory article, we examine the historical development of paradiplomacy research in Africa, highlighting its gradual progression from initial academic interests in the 1990s to its present state. The issue comprises four full-length articles focusing on case studies from Nigeria, South Africa, and Ghana. These contributions to the special issue present salient examples of African subnational governments and cities engaging in external relations, which have hitherto been overlooked in the global literature. The issue aims to expand scholarly understanding of African paradiplomacy, underscoring its significance for broader debates on statehood, governance, socio-economic development, and international relations. It also seeks to elevate the profile of African paradiplomacy studies and set the future research agenda, urging further research to explore the implications and effectiveness of African SNGs operating in the international arena.
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U2 - 10.1080/13597566.2024.2361677
DO - 10.1080/13597566.2024.2361677
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85195693905
SN - 1359-7566
VL - 34
SP - 247
EP - 268
JO - Regional and Federal Studies
JF - Regional and Federal Studies
IS - 3
ER -